Hawaii General Excise Tax  Last updated: 04/12/2009 10:00:34 PM

The Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) was established in the 1930s and is somewhat unique in that it taxes both goods and services at every level, including food and medical care. It is not the same as the retail sales tax found on the mainland. The GET is currently 4% statewide except on Oahu where a 1/2% surcharge was imposed starting 1/1/2007 to fund rail mass transit. All goods and services on Oahu, including the City and County of Honolulu are taxed at 4 1/2% of gross sales. This GET is assessed on the provider of the goods and services and in turn passes the cost on to the consumer at a rate of 4.712% on Oahu and approx. 4.2% on Neighbor Islands.

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Business leaders oppose raising excise tax by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/10/2009

Hawaii's lagging economy drags down state's rail tax collections by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/24/2009

Senate rejects bill to divert city transit tax revenue to state Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2009

Lawmakers would rob Oahu to fill treasury Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/9/2009

Hawaii transit tax raked in $300 million-Latest figures may boost calls to use the money to help balance state budget by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2009

Mayor critical of idea to dip into transit tax by Bob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/24/2009

Bid to short-circuit rail tax puts jobs, funds at risk Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/23/2009

Use of rail fund worth a look, Hanabusa says-Some state lawmakers join city officials in rejecting the proposal by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2009

City balks at raid on rail tax-Plan is a 'money grab' by state officials, says managing director by Peter Boylan and Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2009

Lingle administration may seek 'sin' tax hikes, siphon transit tax for year Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2009

Lawmaker to Hawaii Taxpayers: Let Them 'Eat Cake' in 2009-Despite Tough Economic Times Statewide, Sen. Norman Sakamoto Proposes Tax Hike by Ted H.S. Hong, Hawaii Reporter, 1/12/2009

Senator proposes tax increase to fund schools-Other Democrats balk at Sakamoto's plan to raise the excise tax by 1 percentage point by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/9/2009

Honolulu transit tax revenues plummet by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/30/2008

Transit tax nets state less this year-Tough economy has surcharge collection down nearly $2 million by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/11/2008

The Real Cost of Honolulu's Rail GET Increase-GET Increase to Result in an Estimated 6,000 Jobs Lost by Tom McAuliffe, Hawaii Reporter, 10/17/2008

Hawaii's General Excise Tax on Food and Rentals Should Be Dropped-Common Sense Changes are Needed by Bob Jones, Hawaii Reporter, 10/10/2008

Tax take for Hawaii rail system shrinks along with economy-Slowdown has caused collections to decline during past 2 months by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/28/2008

Hawaii Families Need Tax Relief by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 8/18/2008

Hawaii's General Excise Tax Regressive Like Mainland Sales Tax by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 8/11/2008

Extra sales tax brings in $211M so far-Surcharge for transit system equates to about $233 per Oahu resident by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/30/2008

Video released for general excise tax help Honolulu Advertiser, 4/27/2008

Breaking the Integrity of Hawaii's General Excise Tax by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 3/30/2008

Transit tax proves to be big windfall for state by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/26/2008

Taxes for Honolulu transit at $148M so far by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/31/2008

Verify the Correct Rate of the General Excise Tax by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 10/8/2007

Tax collections up 25.7%-State officials say more data is required to draw conclusions by B J Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/16/2007

July state tax revenue jumps 25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/15/2007

Hawaii's Economic Outlook Will Be Damaged By Tax Hikes by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 8/12/2007

GET raise stymies tax filers-A new general excise tax form next year aims to lower errors by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/1/2007

Hawaii state tax revenue up just 3.4% by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/23/2007

State tax collections $115 million below forecast by B J Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/14/2007

State tax take comes up short by Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/14/2007

FY07 Hawaii tax collections up 3.4% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2007

Condo bills signed Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/2/2007

Hawaii's GE Tax Impacts Consumers, Businesses, Housing Cost by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 7/1/2007

Spendaholics! by Joe Brennan, Hawaii Reporter, 6/19/2007

Hawaii's General Excise Tax 'Wholesale Rate' Confusing to Some by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 6/17/2007

Excise tax info on Olelo this morning Honolulu Advertiser, 6/11/2007

Taxation video available to help landlords Honolulu Advertiser, 5/29/2007

Hawaii tax take tops $3.6 billion Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/17/2007

Tax surcharge adds $14.2M to mass-transit coffers by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/22/2007

Honolulu G.E.T. surcharge nets $14 million Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/18/2007

New video explains how to file half-percent transit tax Honolulu Advertiser, 4/16/2007

Hawaii: 'No Ka Oi' for Taxes by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 3/5/2007

Senator: It's 'too early' to cut state's cut of transit tax Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/6/2007

Tax raises isle gas price-Some lawmakers want to reinstate an exemption that expired Monday by B J Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/4/2007

Hawaii Residents Burdened With Many Tax Hikes in Recent Years-More to Come with 12.5 Percent Boost in General Excise Tax on January 1, 2007 by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 12/31/2006

Excise tax increase begins tomorrow-The tax to pay for transit is just one law taking effect in the new year by Nelson Daranciang, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/31/2006

Excise tax increase won't rush shoppers by Greg Wiles, Hawaii Reporter, 12/27/2006

General Excise Surcharge Will Hawaii's Hurt Economy by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 12/25/2006

Lean, Productive General Excise Tax Produces Substantial Revenue for Government-Commission Cautions Legislature About Offering Additional Exemptions by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 12/17/2006

Mayor calls support for tax a vote for rail-Hannemann is optimistic that the City Council will eschew consideration of bus rapid transit by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2006

Confusion surrounds new GET-The higher rate begins on Jan. 1 but for Oahu sales only by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/13/2006

Here comes tax increase, ready or not  by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2006

What you need to know about new tax Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2006

Oahu's Landmark Tax Increase to Go Into Effect at First of the Year by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 12/4/2006

Honolulu's New Rail Tax Hits Neighbor Islands-Special from Hawaii Free Press  by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Reporter, 11/30/2006

Delay in tax hike gets first approval by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/16/2006

Bill to delay rail tax hits heavy traffic-A bill to move back the tax hike heads to committees by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/16/2006

Mayor against delay of rail tax-Hannemann cites a poll showing residents' support of rail to lobby against a Council bill by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/15/2006

City Holds Hearings on Proposed Multi-Billion Dollar Rail System-Last Chance to Voice Your Opinion on What Will Be the Largest Public Works Project in Hawaii's History by Honolulu Traffic, Hawaii Reporter, 11/14/2006

In the Next Few Weeks, Council Members Have Opportunity to Be Heroes by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 11/14/2006

Honolulu's Proposed Rail Financing Does Not Add Up by Cliff Slater, Hawaii Reporter, 11/12/2006

Honolulu's General Excise Tax Hike Sure to Cause Confusion Among Retailers, Consumers by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 11/12/2006

Accuracy of rail-tax revenue in doubt by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/8/2006

Bill Will Propose GE Tax Implementation Be Delayed if Council Doesn't Select Preferred Transit Alternative by December 31-The Public Deserves to Know How the Council Plans to Spend Its Money  by Charles Djou, Hawaii Reporter, 11/5/2006

Kick-Off for General Excise Surcharge Around the Corner by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 11/6/2006

Hawaii's Tax Hike Plan: Fiasco from the Start by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 10/22/2006

Insidious Costs Hidden In and By the General Excise Tax by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 9/18/2006

Hawaii's General Excise Tax: A Constant Conundrum for Taxpayers by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 9/5/2006

Land laws could delay transit tax by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/23/2006

If Earmarking Proposal is Adopted, Hawaii Tax Increase is Guaranteed by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 7/15/2006

City Council gives initial OK to pay for collection of tax-More hurdles loom for the bill providing $5 million to keep rail transit plans alive by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/10/2006

Honolulu's New General Excise Surcharge Not A Slam Dunk by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 7/2/2006

Asking A Few Taxing Questions by Jerry Coffee, Star Bulletin Midweek, 6/26/2006

Onset of transit tax not yet fixed-Rules for collecting the 0.5% surcharge must still be drafted, state officials say by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/26/2006

Transit tax impasse ends-Hannemann credits Lingle for meeting with the City Council on the collection flap by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/22/2006

Agreement reached on transit tax, Hannemann says Honolulu Advertiser, 6/22/2005

State, city make transit deal by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/22/2005

Mayor to offer transit tax solution by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/21/2006

Rail And The Mufi-Lingle Dustup by Rick Hamada, Midweek, 6/21/2006

Mayor predicts end to tax dispute-But he is not certain about $5 million the state wants in order to collect the transit tax by Crystal Kua and Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/20/2006

Gov, mayor need to find transit tax compromise Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/18/2006

Proposal could end tax dispute-A contract by the city would help the state collect the transit tax by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/17/2006

City, state closer on transit tax collection by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/17/2005

Transit tax dispute fades as mayor backs off threat to sue state by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/16/2006

State sees record tax collections of $521.9 million AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/16/2005

Lingle, council talk transit-tax collection by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/14/2005

The Tragicomedy GE Tax Collection Squabble by Don Newman, Hawaii Reporter, 6/13/2006

Agreement needed quickly to make rail on time Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/11/2006

Mayor threatens court order-Hannemann tells the governor that the state needs to collect the new tax surcharge by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/10/2006

Mayor seeks answer on tax by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/10/2005

Mayor, governor argue over excise tax issue by Robbie Dingeman and Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/9/2005

Excise tax collection obligation in dispute-Hannemann and Lingle debate over funding responsibility by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/9/2006

Council balks at proposal for transit tax collections by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/8/2006

Logistics could curb transit tax set for '07-Debate over what agency will collect the revenue remains by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/8/2006

City to lend state $5 million for transit tax system-The Council must approve the funding in the city budget by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/6/2006

Transit-tax collection unresolved by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2006

State should collect rail-transit surcharge Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/10/2006

Blame flies as tax accord sinks-Now-moribund bills would have allowed the city to collect an excise tax surcharge by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/9/2006

City Charter Commission Blocks Citizen's Initiative to Let Honolulu Vote on Tax Initiatives by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 1/25/2006

Privatized tax collector deferred by Loren Moreno, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/13/2006

Excise tax collection firm sought-The city and state say it is the best way to resolve for now who will be responsible by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/13/2006

Reject plan to privatize excise tax collection Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/13/2006

Another Shot Needed at Restructuring Hawaii's Pyramiding Tax by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 1/3/2006

Movement afoot to place excise tax repeal on '06 ballot by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/28/2005

                       Cartoon by John Pritchett

Honolulu Mayor Holds Pep Rally for Passage of Record Tax Increase by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/24/2005

Mayor signs tax, calls for multi-faceted traffic solutions by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/24/2005

Transit tax hike signed into law by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/24/2005

                                              Cartoon by Dick Adair

Honolulu Mayor Signs Transit Tax Hike The Hawaii Channel, 8/23/2005

Tax Hike Imbedded in Prices Will Affect Everyone by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 8/22/2005

Rail opponents propose tollways by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/22/2005

54% of Oahu residents oppose G.E.T. hike by Clynton Namuo, Pacific Business News, 8/19/2005

Neighbor islands will feel tax hit-Honolulu business expenses will carry out to other islands by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/15/2005

Transit project a great opportunity to transform city Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/14/2005

Transit still faces a rocky road by Jerry Burris, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/14/2005

Sides differ on burden of higher excise tax-Estimates on the cost to families range from $227 to $528 a year by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/12/2005

Mayor speeding up transit planning by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/12/2005

So What Really Happened at the Tax Hearing at the City Council by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/11/2005

Transit project to raise taxes-The Council vote clears the way for a 12.5 percent hike in the excise tax in 2007 by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/11/2005

Council gives transit go-ahead 13 years after initial rejection by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/11/2005

Transit tax approved by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/11/2005

                                             Cartoon by Dick Adair

City Council Approves General Excise Tax Hike-Tax Increase Designed To Fund Rail Transit System HawaiiChannel.com, 8/10/2005

City Council Passes Excise Tax Increase KHNL8, 8/10/2005

Tax increase made official by Tina Shelton, KHON2, 8/10/2005

City Council Approves Transit Tax by Jim Mendoza, KGMB9, 8/10/2005

Transit Questions Go Unanswered by Norman Lee, KGMB9, 8/10/2005

Council approves tax hike for transit by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/10/2005

Council approves excise tax hike-The extra revenue will be used to fund a mass transit system that could include rail by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/10/2005

City Council Approves General Excise Tax Hike-Tax Increase Designed To Fund Rail Transit System HawaiiChannel.com, 8/10/2005

Misleading the Public About Rail by Don Newman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/10/2005

Tax vote draws out opposition-Construction laborers will also appear before the City Council by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/10/2005

Council Members - Kill the Bill to Increase the GE Tax and Find Affordable Ways to Fix Traffic Problems by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 8/10/2005

Honolulu City Council Member Questions Congressman on Rail Project-Transcript from the Aug. 2, 2005, Joint Hearing of the Council Budget and Transportation Committees by City Council Member Barbara Marshall and U.S. Congressman Neil Abercrombie, Hawaii Reporter, 8/10/2005

Rail enemy doesn’t know what he’s saying by Bill Brennan, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/10/2005

Dark Day Coming for Hawaii Businesses-Council Set to Vote Record Tax Hike This Wednesday in Kapolei; Bill Likely to Pass Despite Hawaii's Already Highest Overall Tax Status in the Nation by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/9/2005

Don't Rush to Raise State Taxes-Open Letter to the Honolulu City Council by Ronald I. Heller, Hawaii Reporter, 8/9/2005

Public Doesn't Want Record Tax Hike Pending Before City Council-Vote on Bill 40, Which Will Increase the State's Already Highest in the Nation Tax Rating by 12.5 Percent, Set for Wednesday, Aug. 10, at City Council in Kapolei  by Small Business Hawaii, Alliance for Traffic Improvement, Hawaii Transportation Association, Ocean Tourism Coalition and Employers' Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Reporter, 8/8/2005

Transit headed for city's fast track by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/9/2005

New mass transit system is essential for traversable Oahu Opinion Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/8/2005

You aren't getting truth about city's mass-transit plans by Cliff Slater, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/8/2005

Transit tax approval not assured-A vote on Wednesday stirs memories of past Council rejection of a plan offered in 1992 by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/8/2005

Council Ignores Public Testimony: Pushes Largest Tax Increase in State's History Forward by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/5/2005

Why is the Multi-Billion Rail System Being Forced Down Taxpayers' Throats - Follow the Money by Lawrence Harolds, Hawaii Reporter, 8/3/2005

Vote on transit tax expected next week - The tax increase is estimated to bring in $150 million a year by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/3/2005

Selling rail transit to taxpayers is real task by David Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/3/2005

Rail clears council committee Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/2/2005

City Council Advances Transit Tax Hike-Opponents, Supporters Voice Opinions On Excise Tax Increase HawaiiChannel.com, 8/2/2005

Honolulu City Council Members: Listen to the People by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 8/2/2005

Lawmakers Prepare for Transit Vote by Stacy Loe, KGMB9, 8/1/2005

Tax Hike Bill Pending Before City Council Would Confuse Taxpayers, Tax Collectors-Bill Goes Up for Final Committee Vote on Tuesday, August 2 at City Hall by Ron Heller, Hawaii Reporter, 8/1/2005

Train Wreck - Full Steam Ahead by Don Newman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/1/2005

The Danger With Bill 40 - Final Committee Vote on the Record Tax Hike Bill Set for Tuesday, Aug. 2, in the Honolulu City Council by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter, 8/1/2005

O'ahu rail plans get federal approval by Dennis Camire and Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/30/2005

Joel Horn's Blank Check-With an affinity for control, the well-connected monorail executive helped steer Seattle's dream to the brink—and then quit by Rick Anderson, Seattle Weekly, 7/13-19/2005

Hawaii's rail debate continues by Kirk Fernandes, KHON2 News, 7/26/2005

Mass-transit vote of critical importance by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/26/2005

So, It Will Be Just Another Half Cent? by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 7/25/2005

The Cost of the General Excise Tax Increase on the Typical Family in Hawaii by Ron Heller, Hawaii Reporter, 7/19/2005

In Support of the General Excise Tax to Fund a Rail System by Council Member Gary Okino, Hawaii Reporter, 7/19/2005

Council Should Reject Bill 40 And Not Raise General Excise Tax by Council Member Charles Djou, Hawaii Reporter, 7/19/2005

                                                                                                                                           Cartoon by John Pritchett

Where Does Gov. Lingle Stand on Increasing Taxes - The Public Needs to Know by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 7/15/2005

Poll Shows By 3-to-1 Margin, Hawaii Residents Oppose the Record Tax Increase Pending Before City Council by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 7/15/2005

Rail against the machine  by Ragnar Carlson, Honolulu Weekly, 7/13/2005

Legislators acted nobly on rail tax Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/13/2005

Surrounded By Democrats at the Capitol, Hawaii's Republican Governor Rescinds Decision to Veto Tax Increase Measure -Taxpayers Say They Oppose Record Tax Hike, Will Fight Against the Tax Increase Every Step of the Way by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 7/12/2005

   Cartoon by John Pritchett

Deal puts transit tax back on track by Derrick DePledge and Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/12/2005

Governor's Administration Contradicting Itself on Tax Issue by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 7/11/2005

Governor Vetoes 28 Bills, But HB 1309 to Increase GET Tax by 12.5 Percent Not on the List by Governor's Office, Hawaii Reporter, 7/11/2005

Lawmakers to hold special session; Lingle not to veto transit tax by Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/11/2005

City and state strike transit tax deal at last minute by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/11/2005

Lawmakers, Lingle Reach Agreement On Transit Tax Bill from the HawaiiChannel.com, 7/11/2005

Honolulu rail project back on track Honolulu Advertiser, 7/11/2005

Mayoral Errata - Countering Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann's Oped on Honolulu's Need for Rail  by HonoluluTraffic.com , Hawaii Reporter 7/11/2005

Lawmakers Plan Special Session To Override Veto - Governor Expected To Veto Tax Bill  from the HawaiiChannel.com, 7/11/2005

Mayor, Chamber: save transit tax by Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/11/2005

Mayor rallies in favor of transit - Mufi Hannemann cuts short a trip to Tokyo and hopes for a compromise by  Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/11/2005

We must take bold step toward rail transit by Mayor Mufi Hannemann, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/10/2005

Lingle should relent on rail tax compromise Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/10/2005

Fight Over Rail Tax Continues- No Time for Voters to Stop Letting Lawmakers Know What They Want  by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 7/10/2005

Questions on Transit Abound, Answers Still Political by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter 7/10/2005

Mayor to fight transit tax veto by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/9/2005

Mayor to push transit tax - Hannemann cuts a trip to Japan short after hearing of Lingle's intention to veto the tax bill by Diana Leone, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/10/2005

Lingle firm on transit tax veto - Legislators maintain that timing
prevents meeting her demands by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/9/2005

Lingle to veto mass transit tax bill by Derrick DePledge and Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/9/2005

Quick override needed to veto on transit tax Editorial, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/9/2005

Tax Hike Could Be More Than You Think- Excise Tax Added Multiple Times To Products by The HawaiiChannel.com , 7/8/2005

Governor Says To Fix Tax Bill Or She Will Veto by The HawaiiChannel.com , 7/8/2005

Gov. Lingle Announces She Plans to Veto HB 1309-The Bill Would Have Allowed the Counties to Pass Record Tax Increase to Fund Transportation Systems by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 7/8/2005

Lingle to veto transit tax bill by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/8/2005

AARP's Plea for General Excise Tax Increase a Disservice to Its 140,000 Retired Members in Hawaii by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 7/8/2005

Transit tax increase gets City Council's vote, 7- 2 by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/7/2005

Rail transit backers target gov at rally by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/7/2005

Record Tax Hike Passes City Council on Second Reading by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 7/7/2005

Supporters Push Lingle To Sign Tax Bill - Council Moves Toward Excise Tax Hike by The HawaiiChannel.com , 7/6/2005

City, state still at odds on who will run rail tax by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/6/2005

Hannemann urges Lingle: no transit veto by Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/5/2005

Chamber urges Lingle, don't veto transit tax bill by Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/4/2005

Alternative Solutions to the Rail Project for Reducing Road Congestion-Open Letter to the Mayor  by Jay McWilliams, Hawaii Reporter, 7/1/2005

City Officials Admit Rail Won't Relieve Traffic Congestion, But Want the $3 Billion System Anyway by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter 6/30/2005

Mayor says veto may end rail hopes by Robbie Dingeman and Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/30/2005

Still time to salvage the county transit tax Editorial, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/29/2005

Council resolute on tax increase by Robbie Dingeman and Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/29/2005

Five Governor's Intent-to-Veto Messages Technically Flawed HB 1309, Legislation That Will Give Counties the Power to Raise the State's General Excise Tax, Among the Bills Affected; State Attorney General Says Mistakes Can Be Fixed and Withstand Legal Challenge; Democrats Question His Ruling, Governor's 'True' Intent  by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 6/28/2005

Common Sense Dictates There Must Be a Limit on Taxing Too Much Governor Should Veto HB 1309, Which Gives the Counties the Option to Increase the State's General Excise Tax  by Dale Evans, Hawaii Reporter, 6/28/2005

Collecting transit tax too costly, mayor says by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/28/2005

Heads Are Going to Roll If Hawaii's General Excise Tax is Hiked to Fund Rail by HonoluluTraffic.com, Hawaii Reporter 6/28/2005

Your tax burden just keeps getting worse Commentary, Cliff Slater, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2005

Tax Hike Among 33 Bills Governor Plans To Veto by The HawaiiChannel.com , 6/27/2005

Lingle outlines issues at stake in bill to raises taxes for transit by Governor Linda Lingle, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/26/2005

Lingle threatens veto of tax hike for transit by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/25/2005

Stop the largest tax hikes in state history by Mac Lowson, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/24/2005

Transit tax must come after planning Editorial, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/23/2005

Monorail's building, debt costs balloon to $11 billion (sold to voters as $2 billion) by Jane Hadley. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reporter, 6/22/2005

Transit spending waits for plan by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/18/2005

Transit tax should not be put on back burner Editorial, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/10/2005

Bill to raise excise tax on hold by Rod Ohira and Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/7/2005

Record Increase in City Budget Will Lead to Even Higher Taxes - Average Honolulu Family Will Bill Drained Annually of $1,000 by Council Member Charles Djou, Hawaii Reporter, 6/6/2005

Hawaii's New Tax Provisions by Kurt Kawafuchi, State Tax Director, Hawaii Reporter, 6/3/2005

Governor Not Sure About Excise Tax Hike - Honolulu County Wants Increase For Rail Transit by The HawaiiChannel.com , 6/2/2005

Lingle won't say if she'll sign transit tax bill  AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/2/2005

Time's right for mass transit option — and tax to pay for it   by Jim Tollefson, Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/22/2005

Tax hike would cost family $245, state says by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/21/2005

Oahu Excise Tax Hike For Transit Moves Step Closer- Some Residents, Business Representatives Oppose Tax Increase by The HawaiiChannel.com , 5/18/2005

Early Indication Shows Excise Tax Hike Certain - Honolulu City Council, Mayor In Favor Of Rail Transit by The HawaiiChannel.com , 5/11/2005

Lawmakers Give Counties 1/2 Percent Excise Tax Hike - Tax Increase Designed To Help Transportation Programs by The HawaiiChannel.com , 4/27/2005

Demonstrators Protest Proposed Tax Increase - Protestors Say Tax Increase For Rail Transit Is Wrong by The HawaiiChannel.com , 4/27/2005

Rail tax could cost a family $900 more by Mike Leidemann, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2005

Some East Oahu Residents Oppose Tax Hikes For Transit - Rail-Transit System Proposal Not Slated For East Oahu by The HawaiiChannel.com , 10/28/2003

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