- Hawaii imposes a statewide General Excise Tax (GET) of 4%, with all counties adding a 0.5% surcharge.
- Tax applies to tangible personal property and certain services; businesses must collect and remit tax if they have physical or economic nexus (over $100,000 in sales or 200+ transactions).
- Exemptions include food, agricultural items, medical equipment, digital goods, and sales to certain nonprofits, schools, and government entities.
- Exemptions are claimed using GET exemption certificates provided to sellers.
- Filing and remittance can be done online or by form, with deadlines on the 20th of the month following the reporting period.
Source: sovos.com
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