Is there a sales tax for Hawaiian Weddings?
Technically, Hawaii does not have a sales tax. However, the State of Hawaii charges all businesses a general excise tax on their gross income. It is up to each business to decide if they want to pass this charge on to their customers. The maximum amount a business can pass on is 4.712%. To my knowledge, all other Hawaiian wedding companies elect to charge their customers at least 4.5%. The good news is, Good ol’ Capt. Howie does not pass on this charge. We like to think of our Hawaiian weddings as more of a service than a business.
