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The Tax Foundation of Hawaii supported the Hawaii Office of Information Practices suit against the Department of Taxation in the name of transparency and more robust debate in the Hawaii State Legislature. You can read the full story here: https://www.civilbeat.org/2019/11/judge-state-cant-keep-data-behind-its-budget-estimates-secret/

It reflects taxes that are intended to change our social behavior. Tom Yamachika, President of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, will discuss the various sin taxes in Hawaii and the public policy issues behind them. The host for this episode … Read More

They can be very effective, but sometimes expensive. Tom Yamachika, president of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, wil discuss some of the tax incentives that have been adopted and implemented in Hawaii, how effective they’ve been and whether they can … Read More

Horses, being, of course the Hawaii economy. Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will discuss the Parable of the Two Hoses and the Hawaii Economy. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode … Read More

Impact of Oʻahu’s Vacation Rental Crackdown

What new taxes, deductions and credits should we consider. Tom Yamachika, President of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, will help us understand future fiscal needs and what new taxes, deductions and credits we should consider in dealing with it. The … Read More

On Talking Tax. Jay Fidell and Tom Yamachika will give a 30 year tax analysis.The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika.

Are we resilient in case of unexpected expenditures. Has Hawaii been responsible in terms of taxing and spending. Tom Yamachika president of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will help us understand how healthy we are, and whether we can weather … Read More

How well did the Governor do? Tom Yamachika, President of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii looks at the tax bills passed, signed and vetoed this session to see what has happened and how it will affect our state and our … Read More