Department of Taxation

Gov. Josh Green signed a law last year aimed at lowering Hawaiʻi's high cost of living through the largest tax cut in state history — about $5 billion over the next six years.

Gov. Josh Green’s picks to lead the Department of Taxation and the Budget and Finance Department saw initial support from the Senate’s Ways and Means committee on Monday.

Known as the Green Affordability Plan, the proposal has been touted as the Governor’s way to lower the cost of living for residents by restricting the state's income tax brackets, increasing tax credits for families beginning next year and creating tax credits for teacher expenses.

The state Council on Revenues says Hawaiʻi’s economy is picking up speed. It's raising its growth forecast for the fiscal year 2023 from 5% to 6.5%.

Gov. David Ige approved the tax refunds earlier this year based on higher-than-expected revenue projections.

Peer-to-peer car rental companies like Turo are going to have to pay the state’s general excise tax under a new bill signed by Gov. David Ige. Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation Director Isaac Choy says car-sharing platforms should be held to the same standard as conventional rental car companies. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.

Gov. David Ige has signed legislation raising the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028. Hawaiʻi’s minimum wage is currently $10.10 an hour. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.

Complaints about tourists picking up peer-to-peer car rentals in local neighborhoods have the state Department of Taxation taking note. Department Director Isaac Choy said Hawai‘i residents should do some research before making their personal vehicles available for rent through platforms like Turo.

HONOLULU — Tax collections in Hawaii were up by about 5% last year, a report said.The state Department of Taxation sent the annual report in December to…

If you have been procrastinating on doing your taxes, here's a friendly reminder that they are due pretty soon. The deadline to file your federal income…