Events and Announcements

Keep Abreast of What the Legislature Is Doing to You Although 2016 is an election year in which legislators traditionally tread lightly in the taxation arena, a few blockbusters may arise.  The teachers’ union has already said it wants a … Read More

THE 2016 SESSION CALENDAR:  A GUIDE TO THE DEADLINES 2016 Legislative Timetable JAN 20   OPENING DAY – Hawaii’s constitution mandates that the regular legislative session starts at 10:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of January. JAN 22   LAST DAY TO … Read More

Official Hawaii Release Party: National Tax Foundation’s 2016 State Business Tax Climate Index Exclusive Event – Free of Charge  Thursday, December 3rd 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 1132 Bishop St. Suite 1585 As featured in…. The Economist, The New York Times, … Read More

Thank you for making the Tax Foundation of Hawaii’s Annual Member Luncheon a success! A copy of Tom Yamachika’s presentation can be found here and an unabridged copy of Representative Sylvia Luke’s presentation can be found here.

Aloha! This year’s annual member luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Plaza Club in downtown Honolulu. RESPONSIBLE BUDGETING will be the topic of our keynote speech. Our guest speaker will be Representative Sylvia Luke. Representative … Read More

2015 Hawaii Legislative Calendar JAN. 21 — OPENING DAY Hawaii’s constitution mandates that the regular legislative session starts at 10:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of January. JAN. 23 — LAST DAY TO INTRODUCE ALL NON-ADMINISTRATION BILL PACKAGES Bills bundled … Read More

Keep Abreast of What the Legislature Is Doing to You Will the 0.5% county surcharge for rail be extended or made permanent? What will happen to the income tax rates and adjustments scheduled to expire at the end of 2015? … Read More