📝 Overview
This guide covers state tax information for employers running payroll in Hawaii. Use the sections below to find agency contact information, supported tax filings, and the account details required for tax setup.
⚙️ Hawaii Tax Information
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Agency Information
Website: Hawaii Department of Taxation
Phone: (808) 587-4242
Supported Tax Filings
Periodic Withholding Tax Return (HW-14)
Employer's Annual Transmittal of Hawaii Income Tax Withheld from Wages (HW-30)
Statement of Hawaii Income Tax Withheld and Wages Paid (HW-2)
Required for Tax Setup
Withholding Account Number (WH prefix plus 12 digits, e.g., 123-123-4567-89)
Filing Frequency (Semi-weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly)
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Agency Information
Website: Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Phone: (808) 762-5752
Supported Tax Filings
Quarterly Wage Contribution Report (UC-B6)
Required for Tax Setup
Unemployment Account Number (10 digits, e.g., 1234567891)
Unemployment Insurance Base Tax Rate (X.XX%)
Third Party Administrator (TPA) Access
DaySmart Payroll needs granted TPA access to pay and file this tax. Follow the instructions below to ensure there are no delays in processing:
Log in to your HI UI Tax Account at https://huiclaims3.hawaii.gov/
Navigate to the User Management page
Next to Salsa Payroll, click Approve. The button will change to Edit
Click Edit, and under the Rights section, click Select All
Click Save User. DaySmart Payroll will now be approved as your Service Company
⚠️ It is essential to grant all specified rights for the authorization to be complete.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to common questions or additional details that may not be covered in the main instructions.
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Where do I find my Hawaii withholding account number?
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Your Hawaii withholding account number begins with "WH" followed by 12 digits (formatted as 123-123-4567-89). It is assigned by the Hawaii Department of Taxation when you register and can be found on agency correspondence or by logging into your Hawaii Tax Online account.
How do I find my Hawaii unemployment account number and base tax rate?
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Your unemployment account number and base tax rate are assigned by the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations when you register. Your rate is included in an annual rate notice. If you need to retrieve either, log into your Hawaii UI account or contact the agency at (808) 762-5752.
Does Hawaii use the same portal for both withholding registration and account access?
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Yes. Both new employer registration and ongoing account access for Hawaii withholding are handled through Hawaii Tax Online at hitax.hawaii.gov. Similarly, both registration and account access for Hawaii UI are handled through the Hawaii UI Claims portal at huiclaims.hawaii.gov.