Budget & Taxes (Income Tax)

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1807: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 1807 would impose an additional tax (surtax) on taxable income for high-earning individuals. It directly affects taxpayers with income above a specific threshold, though the exact amount isn't detailed in the abstract. The bill creates a new tax rate applied to income exceeding this threshold, adding to existing income tax obligations. The measure was introduced in January 2026 and referred to committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes surtax on high earners, increasing tax revenue for state budget funding per tax policy focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 234: RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

Amends the income tax bracket for taxpayers filing a joint return and surviving spouses to exempt those taxpayers whose taxable income is $200,000 or less. Amends the income tax bracket for unmarried individuals and married individuals who do not file a joint tax return with their spouse to exempt those taxpayers whose taxable incomes is $100,000 or less.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts lower/middle-income taxpayers from income tax, providing tax relief per indicators for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1736: RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL.

Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires cats over five months of age to be surgically sterilized unless covered by an intact cat declaration, and conditions the importation of intact cats on state and county declaration requirements, with certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates Spay and Neuter Special Fund via income tax check-off, directly appropriating tax revenues for animal control programs, aligning with funding essential services through fiscal mechanisms.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 179: RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

Makes permanent the amendments made by Act 163, SLH 2023, to the state earned income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Amends the income thresholds and credit amounts for the low-income household renters tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Amends the state earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes permanent EITC and refundable tax credits for low-income households, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with support indicators for middle/lower income tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1574: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Amends provisions relating to the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Increases the percentage of the qualified production costs that can be claimed by a qualified production company in different counties. Clarifies the distribution requirements of the tax credit. Increases the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit percentage and caps for film production, providing tax relief to industry. Explicitly expands tax incentive program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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