Hawaii Earned Income Tax Credit (HI-EITC)
Hawaii EITC is a special tax credit for working families in Hawaii. It’s a simple idea that helps lower-income workers — especially single parents — keep more of what they earn.
The state’s EITC has been expanded from 20% of the federal EITC to 40%. This gives Hawaii one of the strongest state level EITCs in the nation.
For tax years beginning after December 31, 2022, the credit is fully refundable, meaning eligible filers can receive a refund for any amount of the credit that exceeds their income tax liability.
FAQ
How much is Hawaii Earned Income Credit?
| NO. OF CHILD | EITC |
|---|---|
| 0 | $260 |
| 1 | $1,731 |
| 2 | $2,861 |
| 3 or more | $3,218 |
Can I get a refund if I owe no tax in Hawaii?
If your Hawaii EITC is $3,218 and you owe $2,000 in state income tax, the credit cancels your tax bill and you receive the remaining $1,218 as a refund as illustrated in the table below:
| Sample Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii EITC | $3,218 |
| Tax Owed | $2,000 |
| Refundable Credit | $1,218 |
How do I claim the Hawaii EITC?
According to the Hawaii Department of Taxation, you claim the credit by completing Form N-356, Hawaii Earned Income Tax Credit, and filing it with your Hawaii resident income tax return (Form N-11).1
Hawaii Department of Taxation
(808) 587-4242
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Hawaii Department of Taxation, Hawaii tax forms . ↩
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