In 2024, Hawaii implemented several updates to its sales tax policies:

• GET Rate Increase: State GET increased from 4% to 4.5%.

• County Surcharges: Oahu's surcharge rose to 0.75%, total GET at 4.75%; Maui added 0.5%, totaling 4.5%.

• Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT): Increased from 10.25% to 11%, supporting tourism infrastructure.

• Digital Goods Tax: Digital products and SaaS services became taxable under GET.

• Exemptions: Continued exemptions for food and prescription drugs.

• Economic Nexus: Remote sellers still required to collect GET if exceeding $100,000 in sales.

These changes aim to increase state revenue for infrastructure and align tax policies with the digital economy.