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Taxes In general
2007 Hawaii State Legislature
Hawaii State revenues / finances
- Construction, tourism feed state tax haul -- The government is on pace to bring in $3.45 billion this year, the Council on Revenues says Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-11-05.
- Isles earn a C for finances -- A study examines how states handled dealing with adverse economic conditions Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-31-05.
- White, Doug. Thumbing through the cash Poinography!, 12-11-05.
- White, Doug. State revenue forecast rises Poinography!, 12-17-05.
- Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle wants to give taxpayers a break -- Gov. Lingle wants to give taxpayers a $300M refund -- A rosier-than-expected economic forecast leaves room for heavy spending on health and schools Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-20-05.
- State tax collections jump 13.7% By David Briscoe Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-18-06.
- White, Doug. Economic analysts discuss the nascent state budget Poinography!, 1-16-06.
- Gima, Craig. Hawaii 10th in taxes collected -- The per-capita figure is skewed because the state pays for education, officials say Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-3-06.
- Associated Press. State sees record tax collections of $521.9 million Honolulu Advertiser, June 16, 2006.
- Wilson, Christie. Coffers full in four counties, for now Honolulu Advertiser, June 26, 2006.
Hawaii State general excise tax
Transit Tax
- All government levels need to support rail system THE ISSUE: State legislative leaders said they will consider authorizing the city to raise taxes to build a rapid rail transit system. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-18-05.
- Transit plans tied directly to taxes -- Legislators open the session divided over funding a rail line Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-20-05.
- Rail transit tax increase gets political momentum -- Federal and local lawmakers agree to revisit funding options Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-29-05.
- Rail transit gets new pulse -- Bills give counties the power to raise excise taxes to pay for transportation Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-8-05.
- Rail system gains deserved support THE ISSUE: Two legislative committees have supported a proposal to allow the city to raise taxes to pay for a rapid rail system. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-11-05.
- Excise tax hike would fund rail -- A Senate committee approves a measure to pay for building an Oahu transit system Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3-3-05.
- Legislators, Council should act promptly on rail THE ISSUE: Two state Senate committees have approved a bill to authorize a general excise tax increase to pay for a rail transit system on Oahu. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3-23-05.
- Threat moves lawmakers to advance tax hike for rail -- The City Council also is poised to prevent loss of federal support Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3-22-05.
- Council sweats tax vote -- Council members find some voters unsure that rail transit merits an excise tax increase By Crystal Kua Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 5-15-05.
- Transit plan wanders off track Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7-3-05.
- City, state still at odds on who will run rail tax -- The City Council moves ahead with votes on the measure Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7-6-05.
- Rail transit backers target gov at rally -- Lingle's veto looms as City Council members vote 7-2 to advance an excise tax increase Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7-7-05.
- Mayor to push transit tax -- Hannemann cuts a trip to Japan short after hearing of Lingle's intention to veto the tax bill Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7-10-05.
- LETTER FROM THE MAYOR: We must take bold step toward rail transit By Mufi Hannemann Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7-10-05.
- Mayor rallies in favor of transit -- Mufi Hannemann cuts short a trip to Tokyo and hopes for a compromise Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7-11-05.
- Late deal avoids transit veto -- Gov. Lingle will let the tax bill to pass without her signature under a compromise Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7-12-05.
- Legislators acted nobly on rail tax THE ISSUE: Governor Lingle dropped her threat to veto the rail transit tax after legislators agreed to assign the tax collection to the counties. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7-13-05.
- Mass-transit vote of critical importance Honolulu Advertiser, 7-26-05.
- Transit project to raise taxes -- The Council vote clears the way for a 12.5 percent hike in the excise tax in 2007 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 8-11-05.
- Excise tax collection firm sought -- The city and state say it is the best way to resolve for now who will be responsible By Crystal Kua. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 13, 2006.
- White, Doug. Lingle has been thrown in the briar patch on GET collection By Doug White. Poinography!, January 19, 2006.
- Dingeman, Robbie. Transit-tax collection unresolved Honolulu Advertiser, March 10, 2006.
- Burris, Jerry. What's behind that tax squabble Honolulu Advertiser, March 12, 2006.
- Kua, Crystal. Logistics could curb transit tax set for '07 -- Debate over what agency will collect the revenue remains Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 8, 2006.
- Borreca, Richard. Confusion surrounds new GET -- The higher rate begins on Jan. 1 but for Oahu sales only Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 13, 2006.
Hawaii State income tax
- PERSONAL INCOME TAX (Chapter 235) Tax Foundation of Hawaii.
- Borreca, Richard. Legislature opens with talk of tax cuts Democrats want to explore ways to ease middle-class burdens Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-19-05.
- Borreca, Richard. Lingle seeks cuts in taxes -- Democrats say the GOP governor mirrored their ideas in her State of the State address Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-25-05.
- Borreca, Richard. Tax plan helps middle class -- State Sen. Bunda crafts a cut to rival Lingle’s plan to help the poor Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-29-05.
- Reyes, B.J. Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle wants to give taxpayers a break -- Gov. Lingle wants to give taxpayers a $300M refund -- A rosier-than-expected economic forecast leaves room for heavy spending on health and schools Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-20-05.
- Shapiro, Treena. Tax-relief plan targets state's neediest first Honolulu Advertiser, April 30, 2006.
- Associated Press. Lingle signs tax relief bill Honolulu Advertiser, May 20, 2006.
- Reyes, B.J. With state in the black, taxpayers get some back -- The Constitution says a rebate is required if revenues set a mark two years in a row Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 13, 2006.
- Kalapa, Lowell. Make Rate Changes as Well as Indexing Hawaii Reporter, January 28, 2007.
- Fernandes, Alfred B. GATHERING PLACE: Simple change in law can help isle taxpayers Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 22, 2007.
- Smith, Paul E. Taxpayers on a hook -- Hawaii's tax structure leaves many residents with a crippling financial burden Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 8, 2007.
- Kawafuchi, Kurt. Increasing standard deduction would help more taxpayers Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 8, 2007.
- Tanna, Wayne M. Earned income credit can lift working families out of poverty Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 8, 2007.
Property taxes in general
Hawaii County property tax
Kauai County property tax
- Kauai tax measure in court Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-26-04.
- Kauai fails to stop tax rollback -- The county must start implementing a residential rate cut approved by voters Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-28-05.
- Kauai voters create budget calamity THE ISSUE: The Kauai County government is challenging the constitutionality of a ballot initiative capping property taxes. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-31-05.
- Finnegan, Tom. State high court to hear Kauai property tax suit Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 11, 2007.
- Godvin, Tara. High court weighs Kauai tax case -- The two sides focus on different aspects of a rollback's legality Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 16, 2007.
- Gregg, Amanda. Supreme Court hears Kaua‘i v. Kaua‘i Garden Island, February 16, 2007.
- White, Doug. Kauai will win; Kauai will lose Poinography!, February 16, 2007.
City and County of Honolulu property tax
- Council proposes property tax relief Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-8-05.
- Delays burden city tax appeals -- Property owners have not had hearings on disputed assessments in over 2,800 cases Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-9-05.
- Cut backlog of property tax assessment appeals THE ISSUE: More than 2,800 property owners from past years still are awaiting hearings on the appeals of tax assessments. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-11-05.
- Council plans property tax relief Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-13-05.
- Property tax relief put off -- Changes the Council is considering will not take effect until 2006 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-21-05.
- Council should lower homeowner tax rates THE ISSUE: The City Council's budget chairwoman says higher property assessments are not likely to result in an immediate lowering of tax rates. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-22-05.
- White, Doug. 12/16/2005 Homeowner taxes likely to rise Poinography!, 12-16-05.
- White, Doug. The property tax “nuclear option” Poinography!, 12-17-05.
- White, Doug. Rise in property values sets up a political test Poinography!, 12-18-05.
- White, Doug. Property tax appeals urged - a cruel hoax? Poinography!, 12-19-05.
- White, Doug. Property tax appeals urged - a false hope? Poinography!, 12/20/2005.
- White, Doug. Homeowners set to fight higher tax Poinography!, 12/21/2005.
- White, Doug. Honolulu Councilmembers offer property tax relief legislation Poinography!, 12/29/2005.
- White, Doug. Relief v. Revolt Poinography!, 12/30/2005)
- White, Doug. Hannemann seeks homeowner tax cut Poinography!, 1/1/2006.
- White, Doug. Council to begin hunt for tax relief Poinography!, 1/4/2006.
- White, Doug. Too many cooks stirring the property tax broth? Poinography!, 1/5/2006.
- Kua, Crystal. Tax proposal raises exemptions -- Councilman Gary Okino's plan bases the break on the homeowner's age Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-5-06.
- White, Doug. Petitioners want property tax rate reduction Poinography!, 1/6/2006.
- Kua, Crystal. 3 property tax cuts offered -- City Council proposals target low-income and longtime owners Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-7-06.
- White, Doug. Honolulu City Council begins to compare bills to adjust property taxes Poinography!, 1/27/2006.
- Kua, Crystal. Property tax measures advance -- A City Council panel OKs several bills to be weighed Feb. 15 Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-2-06.
- Kua, Crystal. Mayor accepts tax changes in 'spirit of cooperation' Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 8, 2006.
- Kua, Crystal. City reports rising tide of property tax appeals -- Homeowners are facing increases for the third year in a row Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 23, 2007.
- Kua, Crystal. Measures aim to ease property tax burden -- But the cuts fall short, some say Honolulu Star-Bulletin, May 8, 2007.
- Hannemann: aid resident owners.
- Kua, Crystal. Mayor: Let's aid resident owners: Hannemann will ask the City Council to tax homeowners at a different rate from owners of multiple properties Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 28, 2006.
- City's property valuation method needs overhaul THE ISSUE: Mayor Mufi Hannemann is seeking a property tax rate classification for those who live in their own homes. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 29, 2006.
- Owner-occupied plan offers real tax relief Honolulu Advertiser, January 2, 2007.
- Kua, Crystal. Oahu property tax break part of a statewide trend -- The main objection to an owner-occupant rate is a conflicting wish to help renters Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 8, 2007.
- Silva, Robert L. Gathering Place: Homeowners caught in Catch-22 of exemptionsHonolulu Star-Bulletin, January 14, 2007.
- Dingeman, Robbie. Just 1,688 get new property tax break Honolulu Advertiser, January 16, 2007.
- Kalapa, Lowell L. Moving Hawaii's Tax Burden Hides Costs Hawaii Reporter, January 17, 2007.
- Dingeman, Robbie. Council proposes property tax relief Honolulu Advertiser, January 19, 2007.
- Kua, Crystal. Tax plan could aid some renters -- The mayor is trying to balance a proposal to help homeowners Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 9, 2007.
- Kua, Crystal. Mayor’s tax plans get cool reception -- The City Council Budget Committee defers on advancing the mayor's proposals Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 29, 2007.
Maui County property tax
Cigarette tax
Conveyance Tax
Gas Tax
Transient Accommodations Tax
