Hawaii News Now

With tax deadlines approaching, expert breaks down what you need to know

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With the federal and state income tax filing deadlines quickly approaching, a Hawaii tax expert says make sure you file on time. The federal tax return filing deadline is ...
AOL

Hawaii to Charge Visitors a Climate Tax—Here's What Travelers Need to Know

Hawaii lawmakers passed legislation that will increase the taxes on hotels, vacation rentals, and other short-term lodging by .75 percent. Officials estimate the tax increase will generate $100 ...
New York Post

Hawaii poised to slap tourists with $25 climate tax: ‘Small price to pay to preserve paradise’

Lawmakers in Hawaii are poised to approve a $25 climate tax on tourists who visit the Aloha State in an effort to combat what they claim is an assault on the area’s natural resources. The state, which ...
CNN

Hawaii lawmakers raise hotel tax to help the state cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change ...
Orange County Register

Cruise industry sues to challenge Hawaii’s tourism tax designed to deal with climate change issues

HONOLULU (AP) — A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii imposing a tourist tax to deal with consequences of climate change seeks to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruise ...
The Republic

Lawsuit challenges Hawaii’s tourist tax on cruise industry aimed at climate change consequences

HONOLULU (AP) — A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii imposing a tourist tax to deal with climate change consequences seeks to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruise ship ...