Hawaii: Sales Tax Handbook

Hawaii:

Are Leases and Rentals subject to sales tax?

While Hawaii's sales tax generally applies to most transactions, certain items have special treatment in many states when it comes to sales taxes. This page describes the taxability of leases and rentals in Hawaii, including motor vehicles and tangible media property. To learn more, see a full list of taxable and tax-exempt items in Hawaii.

Motor Vehicles

TAXABLE

In the state of Hawaii, they are subject to an additional surcharge.

Tangible Media Property

TAXABLE

Sales of tangible media property are subject to sales tax in Hawaii.

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