How to File a Hawaii Estate Tax Return Without a CPA (Form M-6 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to filing Hawaii Form M-6 estate tax return without a CPA. Covers the $5.49M threshold, DSUE portability, M-6A release, and when professional help is required.
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Best Hawaii Estate Tax Guide for Out-of-State Executors (2026)
Out-of-state executor handling a Hawaii estate? Here's what you need to know about HARPTA withholding, dual recording systems, and remote estate tax filings.
Alternatives to Hiring a CPA for Hawaii Estate Taxes
Not ready to hire a Hawaii CPA for estate taxes? Here are the realistic alternatives — with honest tradeoffs, cost comparisons, and the situations where each approach works.
Hawaii Estate Tax Guide vs. Hiring a CPA: Which Is Right for Your Estate?
Compare using a Hawaii estate tax guide against hiring a CPA or estate attorney. Honest breakdown of cost, complexity, and when each approach makes sense.
Best Hawaii Estate Tax Guide for Surviving Spouses: DSUE Portability and the Step-Up Trap
Surviving spouses face two critical Hawaii estate tax decisions: the DSUE portability election and the 50% step-up limitation. Here's what you need to know and when to act.
HARPTA Withholding on Inherited Hawaii Property: What Executors and Heirs Must Know
Hawaii withholds 7.25% of the gross sale price when nonresidents sell inherited property — before any gain is calculated. Here's how to handle it, recover the funds, and avoid the liquidity trap.
Hawaii Capital Gains Tax Rate: What Heirs and Executors Need to Know
Hawaii taxes capital gains as ordinary income at rates up to 7.25%. Learn how this affects inherited property sales and how the step-up in basis limits your exposure.
Does Hawaii Have an Inheritance Tax? What Heirs Need to Know
Hawaii has no inheritance tax — heirs owe nothing on what they receive. Learn how Hawaii's estate tax works instead, and what beneficiaries actually face.
Hawaii Form P-64B: Conveyance Tax Exemption for Inherited Property
Hawaii Form P-64B claims the conveyance tax exemption when transferring inherited property to heirs. Learn who qualifies, how to file, and common mistakes to avoid.