The Department of Justice called the tax a “scheme to extort American citizens and businesses.” The Trump administration is ...

Hawaii Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye, speaks during the discussion of the bill that will increase the state's lodging tax, Friday, May 2, 2025, at the state Capitol in Honolulu. AP Photo/Mengshin Lin ...

The cruise industry claims potential economic fallout if Hawaii’s first-in-the-nation levy targeting cruise passengers to ...

Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding Hawaii's tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike. In this guide, we'll explore key components of The ...

Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026 A new 11% tax on cruise ships will begin in July 2026 Revenue, estimated at $100 million annually, will fund ...

Hawaii visitors will soon see their stays costing a bit more, as the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) is increasing next year. The Hawaii Legislature has passed SB1396, a measure meant to mitigate ...

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, surrounded by lawmakers and supporters, signs legislation in Honolulu on Tuesday, May 27, 2026 that raises the state's tax on hotel rooms and other short-term accommodations to ...

The U.S. Department of Justice is getting involved in the lawsuit between the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) ...

HONOLULU -- Hawaii's governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and other ...

HONOLULU (AP) — 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 ...

HONOLULU — 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 ...