Deductions & credits

If you have HARPTA tax withheld on the sale of real estate, you can enter it in the federal return as other state tax withheld.

Here is how to do that in TurboTax:

1. Select Federal, then Deductions and Credits.
2. Scroll down/ expand the list and find Estimates and Other Taxes Paid.
3. Select Other Income Taxes.
4. Scroll and select Withholding not already entered on W-2 or 1099.
5. Answer the question Yes and Continue.
6. Select your state and enter the HARPTA state tax withheld.

The amount will flow into your Hawaii return and reduce your state tax due.

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