What Is the Hawaii N11 Tax Form and How Do I File?
A guide for Hawaii residents on the Form N-11. Learn the key requirements and procedures to accurately complete and submit your state income tax return.
Form N-11 is the individual income tax return for residents of Hawaii, used to report annual income and calculate final tax liability. Through this filing, taxpayers reconcile the amount of tax they should have paid with what they actually paid via withholding or estimated payments. The form allows for claiming deductions and credits available under Hawaii’s tax law to reduce the total tax owed.
Determining Your Filing Requirement
Your requirement to file a Hawaii tax return depends on your residency status and gross income. A Hawaii resident is someone domiciled in the state for the entire year or is physically present for more than a temporary purpose. Even if temporarily absent, you are still considered a resident.
These income thresholds are based on your filing status, age, and dependents. For example, a single individual under age 65 must file if their gross income is $5,544 or more. For those married filing jointly where both spouses are under 65, the threshold is a combined gross income of $11,088. Part-year residents or nonresidents must file Form N-15 to report income earned from Hawaii sources.
Information and Documents Needed for Form N-11
You will need personal information for yourself, your spouse if filing jointly, and any dependents, including full names and Social Security numbers. A completed copy of your federal income tax return, such as Form 1040, is needed as many figures from your federal return are used to complete your Hawaii return.
You must also collect all income-reporting statements. This includes Form W-2 from employers, as well as various 1099 forms that report other income like interest, dividends, and nonemployee compensation. If you plan to claim specific Hawaii tax benefits, you will need supporting documentation for items like medical expenses or specific tax credits.
The official Form N-11 and the detailed instructions can be downloaded directly from the Hawaii Department of Taxation’s website. These instructions provide line-by-line guidance and contain the tax tables needed to calculate your final tax liability.
Submitting Your Completed Tax Return
Once your Form N-11 is complete, you have two primary methods for submission. The Hawaii Department of Taxation encourages electronic filing through its portal, Hawaii Tax Online, or by using approved tax preparation software. E-filing is the fastest and most secure method, providing quicker confirmation of receipt and faster processing of any refund.
Alternatively, you can file a paper return by mail. Use the correct mailing address from the Form N-11 instructions, as the Department of Taxation provides different addresses depending on whether your return includes a payment or is for a refund.
The deadline to file and pay for the 2024 tax year is April 21, 2025. Hawaii grants an automatic six-month filing extension, but this does not extend the payment deadline. If you owe taxes, payment can be made online or by mailing a check with Form N-200V.
If you are due a refund, you can choose direct deposit for the fastest delivery or a paper check. Refunds from e-filed returns with direct deposit are issued faster than those from paper-filed returns.