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Hawaii rental taxes, in plain English
Everything here is written for owners, not accountants. Start with whichever one sounds like you, or jump straight to the full 2026 rate table.
Registered under Bill 47? The GET & TAT catch-up checklist
Registration puts you on the tax radar. Here's how to get current before the state asks first.
Hawaii's TAT is 11% now. What your rental must collect
The state raised TAT in January 2026. Here's what you actually owe on a real booking, with the math.
Yes, your long-term Hawaii rental owes GET
No Airbnb, no TAT, still taxed. The general excise tax applies to long-term rent, and most landlords find out late.
Want the short version for your rental?
The free checker asks six questions and gives you your checklist, with the date each return is due.