In the Media!

The fiscal demands of the epidemic have become more threatening. Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will discuss the escalation of the fiscal demands attendant to the growing epidemic in Hawaii, and what the state can do about … Read More

President Yamachika provides his thoughts on the Legislator’s current endeavors, which include possible tax increases that could affect wealthy state citizens. Article can be read here, login required: Hawaii lawmakers consider raising taxes on the rich

It Will be a Challenge in any Event. Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will talk about fiscal policy in a time of great uncertainty. What can the legislature do and is it up to the task. The … Read More

Click here for the article & radio interview by Ms. Ashley Mizuo of Hawai’i Public Radio.

Hawaiʻi’s Future Liabilities are Expected to Cost $88 Billion

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