Hawaii Payroll Tax Registration Guide for Employers (2025)
- USTAX BAY
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
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Hiring employees in Hawaii? Employers must register for state payroll tax accounts, including withholding tax and unemployment insurance (UI) tax, before running payroll. These registrations ensure your business remains compliant with Hawaii employment and tax laws.
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🏛️ Overview: Payroll Taxes in Hawaii
To process payroll legally in Hawaii, employers must register for:
Employer Withholding Tax – for income tax withheld from employee wages
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax – paid by the employer to fund state unemployment benefits
Both registrations are mandatory before hiring employees in Hawaii. The process involves submitting basic business and employment information through state portals or forms.
1. Employer Withholding Tax Registration – Hawaii
Agency: Hawaii Department of Taxation
Who Must Register: Any business that hires employees who live or work in Hawaii and withholds state income tax from wages.
How to Register:
✅ Complete Form BB-1: Basic Business Application
✅ File online through Hawaii Tax Online or submit via mail
✅ Ensure you have a Federal EIN before applying
Form BB-1 is used to obtain a Hawaii Withholding (HW) tax ID and other business tax accounts.
2. Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Registration – Hawaii
Agency:Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) – Unemployment Insurance Division
Who Must Register:Employers that:
Pay $1,500 or more in wages in a calendar quarter, OR
Employ at least one worker for 20 weeks in a calendar year (full-time or part-time)
How to Register:
✅ Register online via the Hawaii UI e-Services Portal
You’ll need to submit details such as FEIN, ownership structure, wage estimates, and business activity.
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✔️ Hawaii Withholding & UI Tax Registration
✔️ Online portal setup & account access
✔️ EIN assistance (if needed)
✔️ Compliance support & reminders
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