Feeling Lost with Your Hawaii Taxes?

We specialize in HARPTA withholding and Hawaii taxes. We know the processes to efficiently file all of your Hawaii taxes so you can stop worrying about them.

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PCS orders requiring you to sell your Hawaii home? HARPTA – 7.25% withholding on the gross sales price of your property, may apply.

We specialize in filing HARPTA waivers or reductions for PCS situations, prior to closing. We also can assist in obtaining your HARPTA withholding soon after closing.

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PCS and renting out your Hawaii property?

Ensure your property manager or someone like us are handling your Hawaii tax requirements. You have enough to worry about!

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The biggest tax issue for sellers who are not Hawaii residents is HARPTA. This is an automatic 7.25% withholding on the gross sales price of your property.

We have filed hundreds of HARPTA related returns for sellers.

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Are you relying on your property manager to handle your Hawaii taxes?

We have assisted hundreds of delinquent taxpayers catch-up with their Hawaii taxes after finding out it was their responsibility, not their property managers.

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Both life and the timing between tax deadlines move fast. Forgot to file your Hawaii Tax returns and have additional penalties & interest?

Don’t worry, we are here for you! We have efficiently caught up filings up to 10 years and have 100% success representing taxpayers to the tax office to obtain penalty waivers through the VDA program.

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Nancy Foster
02:07 10 Sep 25
Stop searching and contact Hawaii Tax Filings LLC for your HARPTA needs. They friendly, courteous, professional, provide you with all the instructions and guidance you need, and very efficient. They will leave no stone unturned, and will help you file what is needed for your HARPTA filings with an extremely efficient tax filing decision turnaround. Here’s a tip…archive your home improvement invoices and forms of payment, and contact them early on in the HARPTA filing process.
Aaron Vai
02:59 05 Sep 25
Tabitha and her team did the leg work to waive Hawaii Real Property Tax Act (HARPTA). They involved us in the email chain, communicating consistently and constant updates on their actions. Thank you to your team for the effortless service and would highly recommend.

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RJ
11:44 28 Aug 25
Tabitha is wealth of information. I am not originally from Hawaii and I didn't realize how different taxes are treated. Tabitha helped me with my 1031 related HARPTA requirements. Thank you very much
Sarah Lentz-Kapua
14:32 13 Aug 25
Tabitha Mitchell at Hawaii Tax Filings LLC was excellent in helping us navigate our GET tax filings and HARPTA issues when we sold our home! She was very knowledgeable in all the requirements we needed to fulfill. She walked us through each step and made sure we had all the correct information we needed to file. She assisted with the filings to the state and made it a seamless process for us! Would definitely recommend her, especially if there are GET and HARPTA filing questions or assistance!
Paulette Watson
16:52 21 Jun 25
We were very satisfied with the service we received from Tabitha.
She got back to us on a timely manner which was important since we needed to get the HARPTA completed before our closing. Thank you Tabitha for responding to our request for processing our paperwork to Hawaii State.
Luticia Boozer
15:39 17 Jun 25
I had a fantastic experience working with Tabitha at Hawaii Tax Filings. From the start, she was incredibly communicative and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She answered all of my questions clearly and thoroughly, and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. I really appreciated her professionalism, responsiveness, and how effortlessly she handled everything. It made a usually stressful task feel completely manageable. Highly recommend Tabitha if you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to work with!
Wendy Burkholder
13:00 17 Jun 25
Hawaii tax filings did an exceptional job. They answered all of our questions and had a quick turn around time. We are happy to have utilized their services
Matthew Mouner
19:53 16 Jun 25
The entire experience of working with Carolie and the entire Hawaii Tax Filing LLC team has been very positive. The team has been prompt, direct and very clear. The entire process was smooth from beginning to end. I would highly recommend working with this team.
Stewy
05:52 13 May 25
We found out 12 days to closing about the Hawaii HARPTA tax charged to non-residents selling property. Because this is a very unique tax, we weren’t expecting it and, as you can imagine, threw us for a major loop to the tune of more than $100k. It was our primary residence and never rented, why are we paying this? Nevertheless, we found Tabitha and Carolie who, within 48 hours, had all of our documents consolidated and submitted for a waiver, meeting the 10 day to closing lead time. They were reactive, very communicative with my wife and I, and stayed on top of escrow account holders and realtor engagements. Had it not been for them we’d be at a big loss. Can’t be more thankful.
Matthew Martinez
18:51 05 May 25
Taxes freak me out every year and when it came to selling my house, I had absolutely ZERO idea what to do tax wise. After I found Tabitha at Hawaii Tax filings, that all changed. Her patience in explaining everything to me gave me all the reassurance possible. She communicated every step, process and answer to my questions, and I am BEYOND GRATEFUL for her and her office's efforts. I extremely recommend going to Hawaii Tax Filings LLC. You will 100% be satisfied with their services. Mahalo!
viv ph
20:37 30 Apr 25
Tabitha,
Tabitha went above and beyond to help us get our filings done. we are seniors and found it very, very difficult to get through everything that needed to be done. She took a lot of time and patience to help us out. We are very very thankful and would recommend her . we would give her a five star plus!!!
Jim and Vivian Phelps
Eric Phan
08:20 19 Mar 25
An All-Star Team at the peak of their game.

Everyone at Hawaii Tax Filings exemplifies service that nears perfection. They take "above and beyond" to a whole new level. The most I could ever ask for is to trust that my taxes are completed without losing an ounce of sleep, and I certainly received that through Tabitha and team.

Located far and away here in Germany, I was relieved to know that everything back home was taken care of. I am grateful for their work and aloha. It is truly a great feeling to know that there are still intelligent and wonderful operators in the islands.

I'd certainly trust them going forward into the future and know that I'll always be in good hands. Mahalo nui loa!
Barry Salas
00:58 14 Mar 25
We reached out to Tabitha, through our relator, for help with filling an exemption form. She was quit to respond and very helpful with our filing. I am glade we worked with her to get this completed in no time.
Cherylann Pasion
09:13 12 Mar 25
Tabitha was very professional, responsive and communicative in my experience. I am grateful for her expertise and assistance. She is also very easy to talk with and I would refer her to friends and family if they need information on similar matters.
Albert Sohn
02:42 26 Feb 25
My CPA denied to take care of it but Tabitha made a good result and it's so fast. I appreciate it.
Exploding Ducati
21:23 17 Feb 25
I’ve worked in the mortgage industry for 25 years and have worked with many attorneys and CPA’s. Tabitha ranks at the top of my list. She was informative, efficient and most importantly got the job done as promised. Her referral source is also top notch on the same standard as her work. I can’t recommend any higher.
Bonnie Belobrajdic
02:16 01 Feb 25
Tabitha Mitchell helped us quickly get our HARPTA waiver. She is easy to communicate with, kept us informed, and followed through with the approval well before the deadline. We highly recommend her!
Lisa Aquino
22:16 09 Jan 25
Tabitha and Liz are amazing folks! We appreciated their guidance throughout the entire process.
Kenny L
16:01 22 Dec 24
Liz was beyond amazing to work with! Was in a rush to get my tax filing completed and she was able to get it done in no time. Would have all my taxes done by this company if I was still in Hawaii.

Thank you, Liz, once again. I am immensely grateful for your kind help with my taxes.

10/10 business and an even better human being!
Chris N.
07:39 22 Dec 24
Liz and Tabitha were very helpful and knowledgeable throughout our tax journey. They educated us on our options given our specific tax situation, were timely in their communication and pleasant to work with from start to finish. Although it was somewhat fortuitous that we worked together, I am more than satisfied with their services and would not hesitate to recommend them to our family and friends for all their Hawaii state tax needs.
Valentina Haberman
20:39 18 Dec 24
I had an dire need for a client with a tight timeline, Hawaii Tax Filings immediately stepped in and addressed our concerns and helped us get the process started. The alleviation of stress is priceless. I highly recommend.
Jennifer Brodsky
17:14 03 Dec 24
Tabitha and her team at Hawaii Tax Filings are the BEST! They helped us with our regular state taxes plus paperwork for an early HARPTA refund (which came through promptly). They were knowledgeable, very responsive and extremely patient with us when we took forever to provide them with the necessary documents (Mahalo!). HIGHLY recommend Tabitha and team for your Hawaii tax needs!
Lori Gutierrez
04:59 14 Nov 24
Hawaii Tax Filings LLC was so helpful. I called them about submitting a HARPTA early refund and Tabatha and Liz helped us with all of the paperwork. We had some complications because of the way the property was held in a family trust, but Liz and Tabatha were there every step of the way (great communication). I highly recommend them.
Howard Lee
04:26 30 Oct 24
We reached out to Hawaii Tax Filing when we were selling our condo and were not sure if we would be able to qualify for an early HARPTA refund. Liz was incredibly helpful and responsive. She and her team looked through the documents we had and were able to come up with an angle to get our refund. Our sale finally closed yesterday and we were able to get the full refund! Mahalo Liz for your help!

How Can We Service You?

Our service promise is to take the Hawaii tax stress off your list and onto ours. We will handle your required Hawaii tax return compliance. Just say the words “ENGAGE and GO” and we will take over your Hawaii taxes!

Filing HARPTA

We have supported hundreds of clients through HARPTA. We have filed waivers and reductions prior to closing. Or early refunds and Hawaii income tax returns after closing. Our mission is responsive and quick service to ensure you receive your HARPTA money back ASAP!

Education

For sellers and taxpayers, we provide education through our in-depth one-on-one consultation to understand your specific situation. For real estate brokerage and escrow companies, we love being a guest speaker to discuss HARPTA and Hawaii taxes. 

We understand success and knowledge comes from continual education. We would love to schedule a one-on-one, seminar, or online presentation and/or workshop for you.

Consultation

We would love to discuss your situation with you. If you have a specific tax issue or want to discuss if you qualify for HARPTA or other Hawaii tax requirements, we can figure that out with you. We will then set up a plan to support you through the process.

Catch-Up

After learning about your requirements, you may need to file multiple past period(s) of tax returns. We can synchronize filing your various tax returns along with HARPTA deadlines for an efficient and stream-lined process in-house. We are also successful in obtaining waivers of penalties for your late filing and payments.
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Why Use Hawaii Tax Filings?

Hawaii tax rules and process thereon can be extremely confusing. This is where an experienced CPA is important to:

  • Inform you about Hawaii taxes and what may impact your situation
  • Experience knowing and working with the tax office on required supporting documentation to reduce examinations or to support an audit
  • Efficient responsive communicate, calculate, and file your required tax returns on time