Why the Push to Increase Hawaii Taxes. The host for this show is Keli’i Akina. The guest is Tom Yamachika. Hawaii legislators are aiming to increase taxes on fuels, property and capital gains, but that might be more trouble than it’s worth, according to Tom Yamachika, president of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii. Host Keli‘i […]
A recap of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii Annual Meeting (Talking Tax)
Including former Governors Waihee and Abercrombie. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. Tom Yamachika, president of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, will recap the recent annual meeting of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, which included former Governors Waihee and Abercrombie ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on […]
The Impact of Governor Ige’s Suspension of the Laws (Talking Tax)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com How do these ‘Emergency Powers’ really work. Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will help us understand the impact of the Governor’s suspension of the laws. How do these “emergency powers” work and what are the checks and balances […]
How Much of a Sin is a Sin Tax (Talking Tax)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com 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 is Jay Fidell. The guest for this […]
Pros, cons and examples of tax credit incentives in Hawaii (Talking Tax)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com 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 be effective going forward. The host for […]
Post Veto Roundup (Talking Tax)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com How well did the Governor do. Tom Yamachika 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 economy. The host for this episode is Jay […]
LoLooking back at tax in the 2019 session (Talking Tax)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com What kind of a session was it, tax-wise. Tom Yamshika, president of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii will discuss the tax bills passed and not passed by the Hawaii State Legislature, and the tax bills signed and not signed by Governor David Ige. The host for this […]
Heading into the 9th Inning (Talking Tax)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Talking Tax with Tom. Jay and Tom Yamachika talk about “heading into the 9th inning” of the tax game. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 […]
Tax Planning for the End of the Year (Community Matters)
Tax planning for the end of the year. Jay Fidell and Tom Yamachika, President of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, will talk about tax planning for the end of the year and changes for next year. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. ThinkTech Hawaii streams […]
Taxes for Transportation? Insights from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
The Hawaii Department of Transportation recently won a $4 million federal grant to redesign the way we currently pay to support our highways and bridges. What type of transportation tax do Hawaii residents already pay? How will the study that comes out of this federal grant help to improve our transportation tax system? Tom Yamachika […]