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Hawaii Grocery Tax (2026)
Restricted: Groceries are taxed at the full 4% general excise tax (counties may add ≤0.5%); a small income-tax credit offsets it for lower earners.
RestrictedVerified Jun 5, 2026
Groceries are taxed at the full 4% general excise tax (counties may add ≤0.5%); a small income-tax credit offsets it for lower earners.
Official source: tax.hawaii.gov →
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