Earlier this year, the State of Hawaii made the controversial move to cut all of the countys' allocation of transient accommodations tax they collect. Instead, they're allowing counties to levy their own tax. Well, that time has come, and Kauai County is the first to boost hotel tax with its own surcharge. … [Read more...] about Kauai County is the First to Boost Hotel Tax
Hawaii Hotel Tax
Get Ready for Higher Hotel Taxes in Hawaii
A while back, I reported on Hawaii House Bill 862. Much maligned by the visitor industry, HB 862 came with several blows. Unfortunately, the most impactful of these for the general public is changes to Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax. So, get ready for higher hotel taxes in Hawaii soon. … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Higher Hotel Taxes in Hawaii
Hawaii Resort Fees Tax Increase
A new bill is going to vote at the moment that proposes a Hawaii resort fee tax increase. And if it passes, you could see your resort fee payments jump a few dollars per night. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Resort Fees Tax Increase
Hawaii Transient Accommodation Tax Increase
A special session of the Hawaii Legislature is underway. And the main topic is a Hawaii transient accommodation tax increase. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Transient Accommodation Tax Increase