Tricks and Traps in Tax. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. There are tricks and traps in the tax world. There are several tax laws that have discontinuities, or cliffs, in them such that $1 more in income, value, or whatever is taxed results in […]
How much fiscal progress can the legislature make this session (Talking Tax)
There are many challenges. 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 help us understand the current fiscal problems of the state in view of Covid and the reopening and the findings of the Council on Revenues […]
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 […]
Fiscal and Tax Policy in the time of a Coronavirus Epidemic, Part Two (Talking Tax)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com 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 it. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Donovan’s Dozen (Talking Tax)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com 14 revenue raising bills being carefully tracked by Senate WAM Chair.. Jay Fidell and Tom Yamachika talk about 14 revenue raising bills 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 […]
Tax Bills Still Standing After the Crossover (Talking Tax)
After the Crossover. Jay Fidell and Tom Yamachika talk about what tax bills are still standing after the crossover ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. […]
Akina and Yamachika Talk Taxes (Hawaii Together)
Tax Season. It’s legislative season again, so taxpayers beware! Tom Yamachika gives us a round up of the latest proposals to raise taxes on Hawaii residents. Find out what makes sense and what doesn’t. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on […]