Free tax help in Hawaii
How to file your Hawaii and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Hawaii deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.
Check if you qualify (5 questions)| State income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tax year 2025 due date | April 20, 2026. Usually April 20. |
| Extension | Automatic six-month extension to file (to October 20, 2026 for tax year 2025) if a refund is due or tax was paid by April 20. |
| State tax agency | Hawaii Department of Taxation |
Free Hawaii state filing
Hawaii Tax Online
Residents can e-file Form N-11 for free directly with the state; nonresident Form N-15 is e-filed through paid software.
Go to Hawaii Tax OnlineFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Hawaii may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Hawaii residents
- VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
- TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
- IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Hawaii return.
- MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
- MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
- Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.
Common questions
Can I file my Hawaii state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Hawaii options include Hawaii Tax Online. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Hawaii tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Hawaii return was due April 20, 2026. Usually April 20. Automatic six-month extension to file (to October 20, 2026 for tax year 2025) if a refund is due or tax was paid by April 20.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Hawaii?
Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.
Need paid help in Hawaii?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Hawaii Department of Taxation, our partner Pack Tax works with Hawaii residents by phone and video.
This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.
Ask Pack Tax for helpPack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works
Sources
- DOTAX News Release 2026-13 (October 7, 2026)
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Hawaii facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Hawaii Department of Taxation before you file.