Hawaii Stimulus Check 2025? What You Need to Know Now

Hawaii residents are wondering: Will there be another round of stimulus checks in 2025? While there’s no official word on new direct payments from the government, there are some financial relief options that could put extra cash in your pocket this year.

No New Federal Stimulus—But Don’t Lose Hope

Right now, there are no plans from the federal government to send out another round of stimulus checks like we saw during the pandemic. Those Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) were one-time emergency measures to help people during COVID-19.

That said, Hawaii does offer several tax credits and relief programs that could still give residents a financial boost in 2025. Let’s break them down.

Hawaii Tax Credits That Could Put Cash Back in Your Pocket

Hawaii has some of the most generous tax credits in the country—and many people don’t even realize they qualify! Here are a few you should check out:

• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) – If you’re a low- to moderate-income worker, you could qualify for a refundable tax credit worth up to $7,830 depending on your income and family size. Even if you don’t owe taxes, you could still get money back.
• Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) – If you’re paying for childcare or taking care of a dependent, this credit helps cover expenses so you can work or go to school.
• Food/Excise Tax Credit – Hawaii has high grocery prices, but this tax credit helps offset the cost of food purchases by giving qualifying families up to $220 per household member.

How to Get Your Money

To claim these tax credits, you need to file your state and federal taxes:

• Federal tax deadline: April 15, 2025
• Hawaii state tax deadline: April 21, 2025

Even if you don’t normally file taxes, it’s worth it to file this year—you could be missing out on thousands of dollars in credits and refunds. Free tax filing assistance is available through IRS Free File, GetYourRefund, and Hawaii Tax Help.

Surprise! Some Residents Are Still Owed a $1,400 Stimulus Check

Here’s something many people don’t know: The IRS recently found that around one million taxpayers never claimed their 2021 stimulus checks. If you didn’t file your 2021 tax return, you could still be eligible for up to $1,400. The IRS is automatically sending payments out, but you’ll need to file by April 15, 2025 to claim it if you haven’t already.