Hawaii Employer Resources
Practical guides on Hawaii payroll compliance, filings, and employer requirements. Written by the team at Pacific Data Services — we’ve been doing Hawaii payroll since 1969.
Hawaii Payroll Compliance
Every Hawaii payroll obligation in one place — state income tax withholding (1.4%–11%), SUI on the $56,700 wage base (highest in the US), TDI ($6.14/week max employee contribution), the Prepaid Health Care Act, workers’ comp, the no-tip-credit rule, common employer mistakes, and 7 FAQ.
Read the guide →Hawaii Payroll Compliance
Everything Hawaii employers need to know before the first paycheck goes out. Covers DoTax and DLIR registration, HW-4 collection, the Prepaid Health Care Act trigger, TDI setup, HW-14 monthly filings, UC-B6 quarterly reports, and W-2 deadlines.
Read the guide →Choosing a Payroll Provider
ADP, Gusto, and Paychex handle 50 states at once. Hawaii has the Prepaid Health Care Act, TDI, HW-14 deposit frequency rules, and UC-B6 requirements that national platforms handle inconsistently. Here’s what we see when Hawaii businesses come to us after leaving a national provider.
Read the guide →Checklists & Deadlines
A complete Hawaii employer checklist organized by timing: pre-payroll setup, new hire actions, every pay period, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks. Includes all federal and Hawaii-specific filings with actual due dates.
View the checklist →Hawaii-Specific Requirements
Hawaii requires employers to provide both Temporary Disability Insurance and health insurance coverage under the Prepaid Health Care Act. This guide explains what triggers each requirement, how the math works on employee contributions, and where employers — especially those using national payroll companies — get it wrong.
Read the guide →Downtown Honolulu. Local Since 1969.
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