H&R Block
★★★★½ (215 reviews)2100 Kanoelehua Ave Ste B7, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-0499
Website: www.hrblock.com/tax-office-near-me/hawaii/hilo/16465/?otppartnerid=9308&campaignid=pw_mcm_9308_9762&utm_medium=local
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["Closed"],"Tuesday":["2–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–4 PM"]}
Spectrum Store
★★★½☆ (264 reviews)111 E Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720
(888) 406-7063
Website: www.spectrum.com/locations/store/111-east-puainako-street-hilo-hi-4504?utm_source=google&utm_medium=lastmile&utm_campaign=4504&cmp=lastmile
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–8 PM"],"Sunday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Thursday":["10 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–8 PM"]}
Big Island BookBuyers
★★★★½ (166 reviews)14 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 315-5335
Website: bigislandbookbuyers.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–5 PM"]}
Hilo Public Library
★★★★½ (105 reviews)300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-8890
Website: www.librarieshawaii.org/branch/hilo-public-library
Hours: {"Friday":["11 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["11 AM–7 PM"]}
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
★★★★★ (88 reviews)325 Makaala St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 657-3255
Website: office.jacksonhewitt.com/tax-preparation-services-locations/en/hi/hilo/325-makaala-st/52473?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=52473
Hours: {}
County of Hawai‘i Vehicle Registration & Licensing
★★★½☆ (118 reviews)101 Pauahi St #5th, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8351
Website: portal.ehawaii.gov/home/online-services/motor-vehicle-renewals-county-of-hawaii
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Liberty Tax
★★★★★ (30 reviews)72 Kekuanaoa St Suite 330, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 745-1695
Website: www.libertytax.com/11137
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["Closed"]}
OneMain Financial
★★★★☆ (27 reviews)315 Makaala St Ste 112, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3431
Website: www.onemainfinancial.com/branches/HI/Hilo/96720/4831?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=google-local
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"]}
Just Accounting, Inc.
★★★★★ (17 reviews)234 Waianuenue Ave Ste 216, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 498-4490
Website: justaccountinginc.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Lorena A. Owings, CPA LLC
★★★★½ (15 reviews)Shopping Center, 1261 Kilauea Ave Suite 240, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 657-4068
Website: lorenaowingscpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center - Hilo
★★★★½ (12 reviews)117 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0776
Website: www.hisbdc.org
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Pacific Tax Hilo LLC
★★★★½ (10 reviews)474 Kalanikoa St Ste 101, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6232
Website: pacifictaxhilollc.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–5:30 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–5:30 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–5:30 PM"]}
Business Insurance Services Inc
★★★★☆ (11 reviews)1080 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1888
Website: www.bisihi.com
Hours: {}
Egdamin, Hu CPA, Inc.
★★★★½ (7 reviews)688 Kinoole St #121, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-3337
Website: www.eghucpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["7:30 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7:30 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["7:30 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["7:30 AM–4 PM"]}
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Assistance Center
★★★½☆ (8 reviews)101 Aupuni St STE 228, Hilo, HI 96720
(844) 545-5640
Website: apps.irs.gov/app/office-locator
Hours: {}
JC Tax Solutions LLC
★★★★★ (5 reviews)1028 Kinoole St Suite 102, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 865-2093
Website: www.jctaxsolutions.com/services
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
State of Hawaii Department of Taxation
★★★★★ (5 reviews)State Office Building, 75 Aupuni St STE 101, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-6321
Website: tax.hawaii.gov
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Ron Dolan & Associates Inc
★★★★☆ (5 reviews)16 Railroad Ave A, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-5433
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Marilei Income Tax Services
★★★★☆ (5 reviews)14 Holomua St # 104, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0077
Hours: {}
Hawaii Trust & Estate Counsel - Hilo
★★★★☆ (4 reviews)99 Aupuni St # 201, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 930-6556
Website: www.hawaiitrustlaw.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Tadaki Peter M CPA
★★★★★ (2 reviews)688 Kinoole St # 211, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-8826
Hours: {}
Hilina'i Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
★★★★★ (2 reviews)697 Manono St Ste 107, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 989-8782
Website: www.hilinaibooks.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Tax Advantage
★★★★★ (1 reviews)53 Hualalai St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 969-7979
Website: mytaxadvantage.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["8 AM–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–3 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–3 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–3 PM"]}
Guerrero Gary
★★★★★ (1 reviews)84 Pukihae St # 1303, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-9362
Hours: {}
Honda Cary I CPA
★★★★★ (1 reviews)505 Kilauea Ave B, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-3089
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tara Rowlette, CEPA®|AAMS®
★★★★★ (1 reviews)275 Ponahawai St Suite 106, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 865-5120
Website: www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/tara-rowlette?y_source=1_MTU5NjAyNjgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Carbonaro CPA's & Management Group
★☆☆☆☆ (2 reviews)1437 Kilauea Ave Suite 104, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 242-5002
Website: www.carbocpa.com
Hours: {}
Paul Tsukiji JD, CPA
505 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-5546
Hours: {}
Kule'a Tax & Financial Resources, LLC
819 Kanoelehua Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 315-2144
Website: www.kuleahawaii.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["12–5 PM"],"Sunday":["12–5 PM"],"Thursday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–5 PM"]}
Hilo Tax & Accounting Service
120 Keawe St suite 204, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 989-8067
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–3 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
Five-O Tax Service
614 Kilauea Ave #13, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-1040
Website: fiveotax.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Simply Tax & Accounting LLC
234 Waianuenue Ave Suite 212, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 969-7929
Website: www.simplytaxhilo.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Peralto & Co CPA Inc
180 Kinoole St #302, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3462
Website: peraltocpa.com/index.html
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Taketa Iwata Hara & Associates LLC
101 Aupuni St #139, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-5404
Website: www.tihcpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Namihira & Yokoyama
191 Hualalai St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3443
Website: www.hilocpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Okuna Richard M CPA
675 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1158
Hours: {"Friday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["7:30 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Eunice A Muramoto Inc
101 Aupuni St # 165, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3232
Website: splinternetmarketing.com/local-pros/hi/hilo/eunice-a-muramoto-inc
Hours: {}
Iwata Brian M CPA
101 Aupuni St #139, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-5404
Hours: {}
Oshiro Clyde T CPA
319 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-0885
Hours: {}
Keith T Shimizu CPA Inc
58 Kamana St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 329-8787
Hours: {}
Honda Tsukiji & Associates LLP
505 Kilauea Ave B, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-5546
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Pacific Connection Accounting
59 Ala Muku St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-0366
Website: pacificconnectionaccounting.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Your Business Snapshot
56 Waianuenue Ave Suite 208, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-6136
Hours: {"Friday":["12–3 PM"],"Monday":["12–3 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["Closed"],"Tuesday":["Closed"],"Wednesday":["12–3 PM"]}
Verity CPAs
234 Waianuenue Ave Suite 104, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 887-2100
Website: veritycpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
TASS, LLC
137 W Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720
Website: www.tassusa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["7:30–8 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Hawaii Tax, Accounting & Software Services
614 Kilauea Ave Suit 101, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 315-2727
Website: hawaiitass.com
Hours: {}
Midnight Oil, Inc.
525 Kilauea Ave #250, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 930-4024
Website: midnightoilhi.com
Hours: {}
Esp Tax Services Inc
145 Kuleana Loop, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 959-2775
Hours: {}
Stephen A Debus Inc
101 Aupuni St STE 105, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 969-1451
Hours: {}
Accounting and Tax
56 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-6136
Hours: {}
Hawaii First Community Resource Center
1221 Kilauea Ave #150, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-6600
Website: www.hawaiifirstfcu.com/community-resource-center
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4 PM"]}
Budget & Finance Department Employee
101 Aupuni St # 208, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4077
Hours: {}
About Tax Preparers in Hilo, HI
Finding a qualified tax preparer in Hilo means working with someone who understands the unique financial landscape of Hawaii’s Big Island. Hilo’s economy is driven by agriculture, tourism, and a growing number of small businesses, from coffee farms to eco-tours. Local tax professionals are familiar with state-specific credits, such as the Hawaii Food/Excise Tax Credit, and can help you navigate the complexities of filing for multiple income streams or seasonal work.
Whether you’re a farmer, a remote worker, or a retiree, Hilo’s tax preparers can save you time and stress. They help ensure you claim every deduction you’re entitled to, like those for home office expenses or hurricane preparedness costs. BeforeTaxUSA.com lets you browse local experts who are up to date on both federal and Hawaii tax laws, so you can file with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications should a tax preparer have?
At minimum, a paid tax preparer must have an IRS-issued PTIN. Look for additional credentials like Enrolled Agent (EA) status, CPA license, or completion of the IRS Annual Filing Season Program. These indicate higher levels of training and accountability.
How much does tax preparation cost?
Simple individual returns (W-2 income only) typically cost $100-$300. Returns with itemized deductions, self-employment income, or rental properties can cost $300-$800 or more. Always ask for a fee estimate upfront before committing.
What documents do I need to bring to my tax preparer?
Bring all W-2s, 1099 forms, records of deductible expenses, last year's tax return, Social Security numbers for all family members, bank account information for direct deposit, and any IRS correspondence you have received.
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