Do I have to file a Hawaii Resident Income tax return if my accountant says I don’t have to file because I don’t have income or didn’t make enough income?
Yes, it is one of the requirements of the County ordinance. It is necessary to qualify for the home exemption, as well as to maintain the home exemption status.

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1. How to Contact Us
2. What is a home exemption?
3. What are the qualifications for a home exemption? (Must be met annually)
4. Why do I have to file a Hawaii Resident Income tax return?
5. Do I have to file a Hawaii Resident Income tax return if my accountant says I don’t have to file because I don’t have income or didn’t make enough income?
6. Do I have to file a Hawaii Resident Income tax return every year?
7. Is there a deadline to file a claim for home exemption?
8. When does the exemption take effect?
9. Do you have to file a claim for home exemption every year?
10. What other exemptions are available besides the homeowner’s?
11. Does the County still have an age exemption?
12. How do I report that someone has a homeowner exemption but is not living on the property? Or my neighbors are in a rental pool but are classified as “Apartment”.