A free public reference for Hawaii rental owners

What your Hawaii rental owes, and when it's due.

Answer six questions and watch your tax statement fill in. Every tax your rental owes, what to register for, and the date each return is due.

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Rules current as of October 1, 2026Based on HRS chapters 237 and 237DNot affiliated with the State of Hawaii

Part one

Tell us about the rental

Your statement updates as you answer.

1.How long do guests stay?

Stays under 180 days owe TAT. HRS §237D-1.

2.Where is the rental?

Each county adds its own 3% TAT, set by county ordinance.

3.How much rent comes in a year?

Everything guests pay you, cleaning fees included.

Sets how often you file. HRS §237-30 and §237D-6.

4.What have you registered?

Leave unticked if you aren't sure.

The GET license is $20 and TAT registration is $5, one time. HRS §237-9 and §237D-4.

5.Is your filing up to date?

Late returns cost 5% a month, up to 25%. HRS §231-39.

6.Where do you live?

Short-term rentals need a local contact on the island. HRS §237D-4.

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Questions

What owners ask most

Does a long-term rental owe Hawaii GET?

Yes. General excise tax applies to rent from long-term tenants too, at 4.5% of gross rent on every island. Stays of 180 days or more are exempt from TAT, but not from GET.

Doesn't Airbnb collect Hawaii taxes for me?

No. Airbnb and VRBO don't collect or file GET or TAT for Hawaii hosts. The owner registers, collects and files all of it, including bookings taken directly.

How often do I have to file?

It depends on the tax you owe in a year. Twice a year at $2,000 or less, quarterly at $4,000 or less, and monthly above that. GET and TAT are judged separately, so they can land on different schedules.

Is this tax advice?

No. It's general information based on the state's published rules. Your actual filing schedule is the one the Department of Taxation assigns you, and if your situation is complicated, a Hawaii CPA or enrolled agent can look at it.

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