Hawaii General Excise Tax

If you earn business income in Hawaii, you almost certainly owe General Excise Tax (GET). It applies to nearly all business income, including from contractors, consultants, online sellers and rentals, and it has its own filing schedule separate from income tax. We take it off your plate.

What we handle:

• Registering for a GE license through Hawaii Tax Online

• Periodic GET returns (Form G-45): monthly, quarterly or semiannual

• The annual GET reconciliation (Form G-49)

• Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) for short-term and vacation rentals, including the county TAT on Oahu

• Catching up on missed GET filings and answering Department of Taxation notices

• Planning: passing GET on to customers correctly and claiming the deductions you qualify for

Who we help:

• Independent contractors and 1099 workers

• Small businesses and LLCs

• Short-term rental and vacation rental owners

• Mainland businesses with Hawaii customers

Behind on GET? Penalties and interest add up every period. Call 808-946-7297 and we'll get you current.