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SB 1470

RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii modifies income tax withholding requirements through Act 024, affecting worker take-home pay and employer tax administration processes statewide.

Act 024, 04/23/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124).
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Bill Summary · SB 1470

Legislative bill overview

SB 1470 modifies Hawaii's income tax withholding requirements, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available record. The bill was introduced by Senator Ron Kouchi and became Act 024 after receiving gubernatorial approval on April 23, 2025.

Why is this important

Income tax withholding changes affect both individual workers and employers statewide. Modifications to withholding formulas, rates, or administrative procedures can influence take-home pay, employer compliance costs, and state revenue collection.

Potential points of contention

  • The House vote shows only one representative (Garcia) voted against it and one was excused, suggesting potential but limited opposition to the measure
  • Withholding changes can create complexity for employers adapting to new requirements
  • Depending on the specific provisions, changes could affect whether workers see larger paychecks now or owe more at tax time, creating distributional concerns among different income groups

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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