Hawaii GE Tax Problems and How to Catch Up
If you have missed Hawaii General Excise Tax returns, start by finding out which periods are missing and whether the state has already assessed a balance. You can address the filings even if you cannot pay everything at once. General Excise Tax, also called GET or GE tax, is separate from income tax. Reporting business […]
Hawaii TAT for Vacation Rental Owners
If you rent out a Hawaii property for short stays, you may have several separate tax obligations. Paying income tax or having a property manager does not automatically take care of them. Here is what vacation-rental owners need to check, especially if returns or payments have fallen behind. The taxes that can apply Tax registration […]
Got a Hawaii Rental Property Compliance Notice? What It Means and What to Do
Reviewed by Steven Montgomery, EA and Gorden Gates, EA, IRS Enrolled Agents · Updated November 2026 A Rental Property Compliance Notice means the Hawaii Department of Taxation (DOTAX) has records showing you may earn rental income from Hawaii property, and it wants to confirm you’re filing and paying General Excise Tax (GE tax) and, for […]
