#hawaii general excise tax

County Council Votes to Increase General Excise Tax

The Hawai‘i County Council voted to increase the General Excise Tax by 0.25% by a 7-2 vote on Friday, June 29, 2018. 

Community Meetings Regarding Proposed Increase in General Excise Tax

The Mayor’s office is encouraging the public to attend community meetings scheduled islandwide regarding a proposed .05% General Excise Tax (GET) surcharge.

BLOG: Souki Makes Pitch for More County TAT Money

The speaker of the House argued for a “greater partnership” between the state and the counties which provide much of the services that support tourism.

OPINION: Don’t Give Counties Power to Raise GE Tax

With their share of hotel room taxes plummeting, outer island mayors may soon be lobbying for the power to raise GE taxes on their own.