Hawaii Reporter
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IRS Seeks to Return More Than $680,000 in Undeliverable Refunds to Hawaii Taxpayers
By Judy Monahan, 11/6/2009 8:56:34 AM
Special Tax Break Still Available for Hawaii's New Car Buyers
By Terry L. Lemons, 10/7/2009 9:32:20 AM
Ten Last Minute Filing Tips
By Judy Monahan, 4/9/2009 11:07:50 AM
Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Making Federal Tax Payments
By Judy Monahan, 4/9/2009 11:07:41 AM
Federal Tax Payment Options
By Judy Monahan, 4/9/2009 11:07:35 AM
Read This if You Need More Time to File Your Federal Tax Return
By Judy Monahan, 4/9/2009 11:07:29 AM
Things You Need to Know About Tax Refunds
By Judy Monahan, 4/9/2009 11:07:20 AM
Bernard Madoff Scammed People of Their Life Savings from Florida to Hawaii
Free Workshop on Investment Scams Covers How They Work, Why They're More Common Than Ever and How You Can Avoid Being the Next Victim
By Joanna Amberger, 3/9/2009 12:20:24 PM
Five Useful Tips for Managing Your Finances in the New Year
By Econ4U.org, 1/7/2009 9:53:55 AM
Hawaii Tax Increases Looming
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/5/2009 8:03:30 AM
State Sells $125.2 Million in Highway Revenue Bonds
By Georgina Kawamura, 12/18/2008 12:03:03 PM
During the Holiday Season, Identity Thieves Wait to Pounce on Unsuspecting Customers
Protect Yourself With These Simple Steps
By Jason Ovitt, 12/10/2008 9:10:18 AM
Jitters Merely Contribute to Economic Problems
Special from Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/1/2008 8:23:02 AM
America Needs to Jettison 'Instant Gratification' Habits That Lead to Bad Public Policy
Special from Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/24/2008 8:36:51 AM
Jolt of Rising Fiscal Exposure
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/17/2008 9:16:45 AM
Hawaii's Retirees' Fund Dangerously Depleted - Again
By William and JoAnne Georgi, 11/13/2008 8:21:29 AM
Let Them Fail
By Amit Ghate, 11/2/2008 11:20:06 AM
Banking Bailout Bucks
By Taxpayers for Common Sense, 10/31/2008 7:35:12 AM
Impending Problem Bigger Than Recent Credit Crisis
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/27/2008 9:32:39 AM
IRS Seeks to Return More Than Two Million Dollars in Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Hawaii Taxpayers
By Judy Monahan, 10/27/2008 9:09:28 AM
Voice of Main Street Moms Pleas for Halloween Candy Bailout
By Robin Blakely, 10/22/2008 9:09:31 AM
At Moment of Truth, Where Was Dagny Taggart?
By Joseph L. Bast, 10/21/2008 10:56:34 AM
Too Big to Fail?
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 10/20/2008 9:33:29 AM
Impediments to America's Sound Economic Future
Special from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/20/2008 9:17:25 AM
Hawaii's Tough Economic Times Dictate That All State Spending Be Reviewed
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/13/2008 9:47:02 AM
Tax Foundation of Hawaii: Insight from Our Readers Begs Clarification
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/6/2008 9:29:40 AM
Hawaii's Tax System Balanced but Burdensome
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/29/2008 6:13:23 AM
Hazard of Earmarked Taxes
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/22/2008 8:54:09 AM
Fannie and Freddie: Time to Clean up the Mess and Move Forward
By J.D. Foster, Ph.D., David C. John and Stephen Keen, 9/9/2008 9:01:37 AM
Housing Tax Credits More Honest Way to Approach Affordable Housing Issue
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/8/2008 9:30:47 AM
New Fund Provides Housing Opportunities for Hawaii's Low-Income Families
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/2/2008 12:21:23 AM
Giving Hawaii's Public Housing a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/25/2008 11:51:39 AM
Taking Control of Your Credit Identity
By Denise Richardson, 8/19/2008 6:34:51 AM
Hawaii Families Need Tax Relief
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/18/2008 10:24:25 AM
Hawaii's General Excise Tax Regressive Like Mainland Sales Tax
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/11/2008 7:30:18 AM
State-Local Tax Burdens Dip As Income Growth Outpaces Tax Growth
Tax Foundation Report Ranks Hawaii with 5th Highest Overall Tax Burden
By Gerald Prante, 8/7/2008 7:01:42 AM
Lt. Governor Releases Con Con Task Force Final Report
New report details projected cost range of holding a constitutional convention in Hawaii
By Travis Taylor, 8/1/2008 12:26:11 PM
When Evaluating Government Spending in Hawaii, The Challenge is Figuring Out What Nickels and Dimes Really Mean
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/30/2008 8:14:25 AM
‘Tax Cuts for the Rich’ Dangerous Rhetoric
By Thomas C. Patterson, 7/28/2008 11:11:13 AM
Hawaii to Receive Over $13 Million in Homeland Security Funds
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 7/27/2008 12:31:41 PM
Fire Up Hawaii's Economic Engine
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/21/2008 10:11:54 AM
In Hawaii, Every Tax Dollar is Relevant
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/30/2008 12:11:29 AM
Hawaii Government Should Employ Debt for Capital Projects
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/23/2008 6:44:05 AM
Offshore Drilling Ban Hurting American Families
By Grover Norquist, 6/23/2008 6:35:57 AM
Even Tax Credits are Expenditures of Hawaii General Funds
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/17/2008 4:02:33 AM
Mayor Hannemann's Administration is Fiscally Responsible and Watches Carefully Other People's Money
By Mark Oto, 6/11/2008 10:16:47 AM
City & County of Honolulu Debt Limit Needs to Be Evaluated
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/9/2008 8:57:08 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers Need to Rein in Special Funds
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/2/2008 11:13:39 AM
Zero to a Trillion in 60 Seconds
By Taxpayers for Common Sense, 5/30/2008 11:42:46 AM
Unsure Whether You're Getting a Tax Rebate Check? Check Guide from Nation's Largest Taxpayer Group
By National Taxpayers Union, 5/28/2008 8:30:48 AM
Does Hawaii's Constitutional Spending Limit Need Fixing?
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/26/2008 3:33:35 PM
Dunning Hawaii Taxpayers with Uncontrolled Fees
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/12/2008 9:27:44 AM
29 Congress Members Rejecting Temporary Federal Gas Tax Suspension
By Congressman Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, 5/7/2008 8:12:18 PM
When is Your Tax Freedom Day
By Richard Olivastro , 5/5/2008 11:52:06 AM
Big Government Responsible for High Gas Prices
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 5/5/2008 10:48:37 AM
Top 10 Most Ridiculous Uses of Taxpayer Funds by Mayor Hannemann and the Honolulu City Council
By Hawaii Reporter, 5/1/2008 3:21:05 PM
Small Government is Cheaper Government
Special from Americans for Prosperity
By Ed Braddy, 4/30/2008 9:00:09 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers Raise Cost of Housing with Punitive Legislation
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/23/2008 8:22:55 AM
Can Affordable Housing Ever Be Built in Hawaii?
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/14/2008 6:21:06 AM
'Business Tax Index 2008' Ranks State Tax Systems
Hawaii Ranks Near Bottom
By Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, 4/14/2008 6:20:46 AM
Good Government Depends on an Informed Public
Tax Foundation of Hawaii Needs Your Support
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/11/2008 3:03:26 PM
Lawmakers Ignored Key Warning Signs Leading Up to Demise of Aloha Airlines
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/7/2008 6:32:37 AM
Breaking the Integrity of Hawaii's General Excise Tax
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/30/2008 1:01:34 PM
Brink of Being Broke: Hawaii Lawmakers Know the State Highway Fund is in a Fiscal Crisis
By Lowell Kalapa, 3/24/2008 9:50:45 AM
State Allocates $17.7 Million to Private Hospitals for Charity Care
DHS Also Previously Secured $175 Million in Federal funds to Help Hospitals
By Toni Schwartz, 3/19/2008 5:49:37 PM
IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator
By Judy Monahan, 3/17/2008 8:26:45 AM
Time for Choosing: Pork or Retirement Security?
By Dick Armey, 3/13/2008 10:02:48 AM
Better Alternatives to Hawaii's State-Run Insurance Program
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/10/2008 5:15:38 PM
IRS Free File Now Available for Nonfilers Who Must File a Return to Receive Economic Stimulus Payment
By Judy Monahan, 3/6/2008 9:41:10 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers Push to Buy a 'Clean' Environment with Our Money
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/3/2008 8:51:23 AM
'Solving' Hawaii's Problems with More Taxes?
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/25/2008 12:05:52 AM
Another Standoff Leaves Hawaii's Highway Fund in Limbo
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/18/2008 2:35:32 PM
Getting Your Tax Refund
By Judy Monahan, 2/14/2008 12:38:13 PM
Hawaii Lawmakers Should Consider Alternatives to Tax Credits
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/10/2008 10:17:55 PM
Archaic System Contributes to Sad State of Hawaii's Facilities
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/4/2008 7:19:04 AM
IRS Warns of New Email and Telephone Scams Using the IRS Name; Advance Payment Scams Starting
By Judy Monahan, 1/31/2008 11:04:18 AM
Earned Income Tax Credit Available for Low-income Workers
By Judy Monahan, 1/30/2008 8:19:09 AM
Zany Lawmakers Need Lesson in Good Tax Policy
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/28/2008 11:00:19 AM
The House Stimulus Package: The Good and the Bad
By Rea S. Hederman, Jr., 1/25/2008 8:05:09 AM
Hawaii's Zesty Economy May Turn Sour Before Years End
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/21/2008 10:03:28 AM
Economy, Growth Package for Our Nation
By President George W. Bush, 1/18/2008 9:37:12 AM
Governor Proposes Targeted Tax Relief for Hawaii Residents
By Russell Pang, 1/17/2008 3:52:29 PM
Zealous Hawaii Lawmakers Will Likely Raise Taxes
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/7/2008 9:26:33 AM
2008: An Uncertain Time for Hawaii Taxpayers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/30/2007 1:31:38 PM
Gov. Lingle Announces Plans for FY09 Budget
By Georgina Kawamura, 12/18/2007 12:10:07 PM
As National Economy Begins to Stagger, Hawaii Lawmakers Need to Spend Less and Implement Tax Relief
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/9/2007 2:57:10 PM
Hawaii Taxes Driven By Big Government Spending
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/3/2007 11:18:21 AM
Working Hawaii Residents Out of Public Housing
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/25/2007 10:25:39 PM
Hawaii's Economy is Slowing
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/19/2007 10:28:58 AM
City Awards $40,000 in Grants to Arts Organizations
By Michael Pili Pang, 11/19/2007 9:03:41 AM
IRS Has Refunds for 774 Hawaii Taxpayers Whose Refund Checks Could Not Be Delivered
By Judy Monahan, 11/14/2007 12:18:41 PM
When Some Get Hawaii Tax Breaks, Others Pay
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/12/2007 6:41:24 PM
Why There is a Shortage of Licensed Childcare Providers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/5/2007 11:34:35 AM
Value of Better Business Climate Eludes Hawaii Policy Makers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/28/2007 7:50:24 AM
Senate Approves $160 Million for Labor, Health, Education Projects for Hawaii
Funds Include $25 Million for Regional Biodefense Laboratory
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 10/24/2007 1:09:28 PM
Vital That Hawaii is a State and Not Four Separate Counties
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/22/2007 10:31:38 AM
Vibrant Economy Highly Dependent on Entrepreneurship
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/15/2007 11:42:08 AM
Verify the Correct Rate of the General Excise Tax
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/8/2007 10:16:35 AM
Us, Yes We Are Left Holding the Bag
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/1/2007 1:01:31 AM
The Money Has to Come From Somewhere
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 9/24/2007 8:56:12 AM
Hawaii Legislature's Use of 'Special Funds' Undermine Taxpayers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/24/2007 8:34:55 AM
Undermining Integrity of Public Finance
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/17/2007 11:15:05 AM
Analysis of the Impact of Increasing Carried Interest Tax Rates on the U.S. Economy
By John Rutledge, 9/14/2007 12:24:01 PM
Big Island Police Department Receives Federal Grant to Fight Crystal Meth
By Yvonne Lau, 9/13/2007 3:51:13 PM
Hawaii U.S. Senators Announce $20 Million for Proposed Honolulu Rail
Initiative Is Among 21 Hawaii-Related Transportation and Housing Projects Pegged to Receive Nearly $83.7 Million in Fiscal Year 2008
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 9/13/2007 2:32:16 AM
For Hawaii Residents: Tax Hike is on the Way
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/10/2007 9:59:10 AM
Utilizing Someone Else's Money to Pay for Your Business
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/5/2007 10:12:39 PM
Navigating In 'Interesting Times'
By Vitaliy Katsenelson, CFA, 8/23/2007 8:05:51 AM
Takes Time to Come Up With Creative Solutions
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/20/2007 1:31:43 PM
Tax Breaks Usually Mean Someone Else in Hawaii Pays
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/6/2007 9:33:28 AM
The Fear Factor
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 8/3/2007 9:10:55 AM
Pedestrian Safety Funding Debate Shows Lawmakers Have Serious Lack of Understanding of Public Finance
By Lowell Kalapa, 7/30/2007 9:20:10 AM
So There Wasn't Enough Money for Tax Relief?
By Lowell Kalapa, 7/23/2007 10:34:50 AM
'Renting' Employees in Hawaii Just Got Easier and Cheaper
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/16/2007 2:03:48 AM
Signing Statements Erode Constitutional Balance
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 7/16/2007 1:58:51 AM
Quirks in the Hawaii Tax Law You Might Not Know
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/9/2007 12:06:24 AM
Hawaii's GE Tax Impacts Consumers, Businesses, Housing Costs
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/1/2007 12:40:40 PM
Tax Credits: Irresponsible Way to Spend Hawaii Taxpayer Dollars
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/25/2007 8:30:28 AM
Persistant Achievement of 'Well Off White Children' Compared to Rest of the Country is a 'Problem'
Early Childhood Educator Loan Forgiveness Act of 2007 Will Help Bridge the Gap
By Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono, 6/18/2007 1:24:33 PM
Hawaii's General Excise Tax 'Wholesale Rate' Confusing to Some
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/17/2007 9:26:25 PM
Hawaii Residents, Businesses, Need Relief from Costly Government Regulations
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/11/2007 2:18:17 PM
VA’s Medical and Prosthetic Research Program Should Get Considerable Boost in Funding
By U.S. Senators Daniel Akaka and Larry Craig, 6/6/2007 2:51:18 PM
Question: When is a User Fee Nothing but a Tax?
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/28/2007 3:17:09 PM
Message to Honolulu City Council: Stop Tax Hikes, Wasteful Spending
By Paul E. Smith, 5/23/2007 9:38:36 PM
Hawaii's Counties Race to Set Budgets, Establish Property Tax Rates
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/13/2007 9:54:27 PM
Lawmakers' Quest for Broader Tax Base Puts Property Tax in Back Seat
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/7/2007 7:58:37 AM
Using Tax Incentives to Spur Hawaii's Development Not Always For the Better
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/30/2007 7:33:43 AM
Putting Taxes and Spending in Perspective
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/23/2007 9:14:55 PM
Hawaii State Tax Returns Due Friday, April 20
Curbside drop-off available for last-minute filers on O‘ahu
By State Tax Department, 4/18/2007 10:30:42 AM
Bottomless Pit of Money?
Apparently Hawaii Lawmakers Passing Tax Credit, Tax Exemption and Spending Legislation This Session Seem to Think So
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/16/2007 9:28:58 AM
Should Hawaii's Electricity Users Be Subsidizing the Highway System?
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/8/2007 10:16:35 PM
Hawaii's Businesses Should Be 'Privileged' to Operate in Hawaii?
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/1/2007 7:27:50 PM
Hot Air at the Hawaii State Capitol
Obsession with Affordable Housing Blinds Lawmakers to Their Role
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/24/2007 5:42:03 PM
Problems With Hawaii's Highways
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/18/2007 8:32:47 PM
The Coming Entitlement Meltdown
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 3/11/2007 11:12:34 PM
Best Intent at Hawaii Legislature Falls Short on Details
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/11/2007 11:04:14 PM
Open Season on Speculators
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/5/2007 7:32:54 AM
Now the Absurd
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/26/2007 10:31:46 AM
Exemptions Raise City Property Tax
By Paul Smith, 2/23/2007 8:38:01 AM
Hawaii Lawmakers Shouldn't Force Costly Internet Sales Tax On Consumers and Businesses
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/19/2007 10:45:48 PM
Need to Heed Hawaii's Tax Review Commission
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/11/2007 9:48:24 PM
Hawaii Legislature, Governor, Propose Back-Door Handouts, Not Real Tax Relief
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/4/2007 8:55:07 PM
The Triple Whammy of Taxes
How the AMT, Repealing the Bush Tax Cuts, and the Social Security Wage Cap Would Raise Taxes on Millions of Americans
By Rea S. Hederman, Jr., Alison Acosta Fraser and William W. Beach, 2/2/2007 12:08:18 PM
Earned Income Tax Credit Available for Low-Income Workers
By Judy Monahan, 1/29/2007 2:09:50 PM
Questions and Answers for the IRS
By Judy Monahan, 1/25/2007 9:21:25 AM
Taxpayers Have Until April 17 to File and Pay
By Judy Monahan, 1/25/2007 9:19:12 AM
Millions in Surplus a Tempting Target for Lawmakers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/21/2007 8:19:17 PM
Honolulu Taxpayers Want to Vote on Taxes
Voters Ready to Take Control of Taxation Away from Politicians
By Paul Smith and Robert Kessler, 1/18/2007 7:04:22 PM
Hawaii Governor Seeks $346 in Tax Relief for Local Residents
By Russell Pang, 1/18/2007 7:00:36 PM
Moving Hawaii's Tax Burden Hides Costs
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/17/2007 7:39:35 PM
Legislature Must Make Real Tax Reduction, Not Toss Taxpayers the Required $1 Token
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/8/2007 6:36:39 AM
The Search of Honolulu's 'Holy Rail' Brings Largest Tax Hike in Hawaii's History
Tax Kicked in Jan. 1 on All Oahu Sales and Services; Fight Over Rail Project Continues for at Least Three More Years
By Malia Zimmerman, 1/2/2007 11:49:16 AM
The World's Reserve Currency
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 1/1/2007 2:03:27 PM
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, 12/31/2006 12:56:25 PM
Why Tax Cuts Matter
By Steve Forbes, 12/26/2006 12:02:46 AM
General Excise Surcharge Will Hawaii's Hurt Economy
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/25/2006 10:52:03 PM
Honolulu City Administration Releases Financial Report
By Mark Matsunaga, 12/19/2006 2:51:13 PM
Final Report of the 2005-2007 Tax Review Commission Released
By Donald Rousslang, 12/19/2006 11:59:16 AM
Governor Unveils Two-Year Budget, Six-Year Financial Plan
Education, Housing, Healthcare, Transportation and the Environment Top Priorities
By Georgina Kawamura, 12/19/2006 8:44:38 AM
Lean, Productive General Excise Tax Produces Substantial Revenue for Government
Commission Cautions Legislature About Offering Additional Exemptions
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/17/2006 2:13:09 PM
Will the 2007 Hawaii State Legislature Be Smarter Than the Last? Let's Hope So
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/10/2006 4:22:21 PM
Oahu's Landmark Tax Increase to Go Into Effect at First of the Year
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/4/2006 11:42:38 AM
Monetary Inflation is the Problem
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 12/4/2006 11:19:22 AM
Charlie Rangel Calls for $350 Billion Tax Increase
Now He Tells Us
By John Kartch , 11/28/2006 7:32:38 PM
Hawaii State Government Overwhelmed with Tax Credit Requests
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/26/2006 1:28:32 PM
Knock Down, Drag Out Fight, Expected Over Hawaii's High Tech Tax Credits
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/20/2006 11:47:13 AM
Honolulu's General Excise Tax Hike Sure to Cause Confusion Among Retailers, Consumers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/12/2006 10:42:13 PM
We've Cut Federal Taxes, but Now it's Time to Cut Spending
By Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D. , 11/7/2006 9:48:16 PM
Kick-Off for General Excise Surcharge Around the Corner
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/5/2006 7:08:31 PM
Juggling Hawaii's General Funds Hides True Growth
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/30/2006 12:31:33 PM
Honolulu Rail Project Cost: The Third Highest in the Nation
By HonoluluTraffic.com, 10/23/2006 6:32:22 AM
Do Tax Cuts Cost the Government Money?
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 10/23/2006 6:32:10 AM
Hawaii's Tax Hike Plan: Fiasco from the Start
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/22/2006 11:29:46 PM
House Shift Could Mean Billions in Budget Boosts, Study Finds
By National Taxpayers Union, 10/20/2006 8:38:04 PM
Food Stamp Fraud Costs Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions Every Year
By Jim Kouri, CPP, 10/19/2006 11:46:05 AM
Taxes, Spending, and Debt are the Real Issues
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 10/19/2006 11:41:23 AM
Jumping to Conclusions About Tax Relief
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/16/2006 1:02:43 AM
Pelosi Promises Tax Hikes If Elected Speaker
'Details Will Have to be Worked Out,' Warns Pelosi
By John Kartch, 10/11/2006 4:45:51 AM
Just Give Me One More Special Fund
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/9/2006 9:42:17 AM
Remembering Past Mistakes So They Aren't Repeated
State Expenditures Should Not Outpace Growth in State Economy; Both State Administration and Legislature Aren't Keeping to this Constitutionally Mandated Provision
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/1/2006 11:00:11 PM
Hundreds Apply for New Property Tax Credit
Today - Monday, Oct. 2 - is the Deadline to Apply for Tax Credit and Exemptions  
By Edlyn Taniguchi and Gary Kurokawa, 9/28/2006 8:28:58 PM
Insidious Costs Hidden In and By the General Excise Tax
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/18/2006 12:55:42 PM
Achieving Fairness in Taxation
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/11/2006 1:10:52 AM
Working Women Laboring for Less
New Book Demonstrates Working Women Ages 22 - 55 Pay Some of Highest Tax Rates in U.S.
By Joy Lutes, 9/7/2006 5:17:21 PM
Hawaii's General Excise Tax: A Constant Conundrum for Taxpayers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/5/2006 11:54:35 AM
A North American United Nations?
By Congressman Ron Paul, 8/28/2006 12:52:50 PM
Hawaii's New Half Percent GE Tax Increase Applies When Purchase is for Retail
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/26/2006 7:38:56 PM
Is There a Real 'Pork Buster' in Congress?
With the 2006 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Now Law, Congress Added $9.3 Billion in Spending for Items Like a Memorial Day Celebration, Hawaiian Islands Health Care, Alaskan Fisheries and Much More
By Winslow T. Wheeler, 8/24/2006 9:03:25 PM
Fiscal Prudence Will Prevent Repeat of 1990s in Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/22/2006 11:44:18 PM
City Sewer Bond Sale Draws Favorable Rates
By Mary Pat Waterhouse, 8/22/2006 10:30:07 PM
City to Sell $280 Million in Wastewater Revenue Bonds
By Mary Pat Waterhouse, 8/17/2006 4:19:19 PM
Tax Surcharge Will Cause Rampant Headaches
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/14/2006 2:46:14 AM
Hurting - Rather Than Helping - the Elderly
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/7/2006 8:21:12 AM
Giving Taxpayers Heartburn
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/30/2006 6:46:07 AM
Paper or Plastic? The Transition from Cash to Payment Cards
Let the market function for credit and debit cards
By Wayne T. Brough, 7/28/2006 5:46:36 PM
Parsons Brinckerhoff Releases Rail Ridership Forecast
By honolulutraffic.com, 7/26/2006 10:21:15 PM
Hawaii Environmentalists are Guaranteeing Increases in Property Taxes
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/23/2006 10:27:28 AM
If Earmarking Proposal is Adopted, Hawaii Tax Increase is Guaranteed
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/15/2006 11:33:36 AM
To Grow the Economy, the Government Must Level the Playing Field
Handing Out Carrots in the Form of Tax Credits Just Manipulates the Free Market and the Business Community
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/9/2006 10:43:03 AM
Ethanol in Gasoline: Not a Good Deal for the Consumers
By Michael R. Fox, 7/2/2006 11:14:32 PM
Honolulu's New General Excise Surcharge Not A Slam Dunk
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/2/2006 5:11:34 PM
Hawaii Department of Taxation Announces 2006 Summer Workshops
By Kurt Kawafuchi, 6/26/2006 5:26:30 PM
Flunking Bill Drafting 101
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/24/2006 1:24:42 PM
Congress Rejects UN Taxes
By Congressman Ron Paul, 6/19/2006 2:10:44 PM
Failure to Hold the Line on Spending Drives Tax Increases
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/17/2006 2:55:09 AM
College Board Misguided on Student Debt Proposals
By Shannon Blosser, 6/15/2006 6:52:20 PM
Falling Grades Mark Sloppiness of Legislation
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/12/2006 1:47:22 PM
Poll Shows Majority of U.S. Adults Support Major Tax Reform, Willing to Give Up Some Deductions to Make Tax System Simpler
By William Ahern , 6/8/2006 9:11:20 PM
Higher Cigarette Taxes Mean More Smuggling
By Patrick Fleenor, 6/8/2006 12:38:49 AM
Death and Taxes: The Economics of the Federal Estate Tax
Special Report from the National Tax Foundation
By Andrew Chamberlain, Gerald Prante and Patrick Fleenor, 6/8/2006 12:35:36 AM
Hawaii's Motion Picture Industry Should Not Be Subsidized by Taxpayers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/5/2006 6:40:30 AM
End of 2006 Hawaii Legislative Session Brings Tax Hikes and Tax Cuts
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/29/2006 2:56:09 PM
Taxpayers Win
Secretary Snow Announces End to Long Distance Telephone Excise Tax; Voices Support for Full Repeal of the Spanish-American War Tax
By Americans for Tax Reform, 5/25/2006 9:34:59 AM
Elusive Convention Center Drives Room Tax Adoption
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/21/2006 3:37:14 AM
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Department Warns Public About Unlicensed Builder
By Jo Ann Uchida, 5/19/2006 10:14:41 PM
Hawaii's Effort to Gain Statehood Drove Tax Reform
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/15/2006 10:37:46 AM
The Declining Dollar Erodes Personal Savings
By Congressman Ron Paul, 5/15/2006 10:10:17 AM
Second Home, Vacation Rental or Investment?
By Walt Harvey, 5/10/2006 11:33:51 PM
Evolution of the Tax System in Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/8/2006 6:41:06 AM
Tax Bill Gives Little Income Tax Relief to Low-Income Hawaii Residents
By Shannon Spillane, 5/4/2006 8:46:34 AM
Some Comments on the DBEDT's Gas Cap Report
By Todd Shelly, 4/30/2006 5:21:52 PM
Taxes Just for Certain Taxpayers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/30/2006 5:10:35 PM
Special Needs Planning Beyond the IEP and Age 22
By Kirk S. Barth, 4/24/2006 11:40:43 AM
Lawmakers: Do the Right Thing for the Taxpayer - Provide Relief
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/24/2006 6:40:42 AM
April 15: America's 6-Billion-Hour Day
Why a Mugger is Better Than the IRS
By Jacob Sullum, 4/16/2006 3:03:02 PM
Helping Hawaii's Recent Victims of Natural Disasters with Private and Public Resources
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/8/2006 7:59:15 PM
Taking Away Tax Relief from Taxpayers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 4/2/2006 2:42:22 PM
Debate Over Water Boils Over at 2006 Legislature
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/27/2006 3:34:11 PM
Hawaii Reaches Multimillion Dollar Settlement with Time Inc.
By Christine Hirasa, 3/21/2006 8:54:07 AM
Despite Large State Surplus, Lawmakers Look for Ways to Hike Taxes
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/19/2006 7:25:52 PM
Cash Surplus Leaves Little Respect for Money
A Million Here, a Million There, Soon it Adds Up to Real Money
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/13/2006 8:59:20 AM
DBEDT Analysis Shows That in First Five Months, Gas Cap Cost Consumers $54.9 Million
By Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism , 3/8/2006 9:04:02 AM
Solid Economic Growth Predicted in Current State Forecast
By Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, 3/6/2006 11:30:15 PM
Americans Forced to Pay 'International' Taxes?
$7 Trillion Will Come from 'Developed' Nations if the United Nations Has Its Way
By Congressman Ron Paul, 3/6/2006 11:54:18 AM
Entertainment Industry Big Winner With Proposed Hawaii Legislation
And the Nominees for Biggest Government Subsidies Are ...
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 3/6/2006 9:57:42 AM
Lawmakers Need to Take Action to Keep State Spending Plan within Constitutional Spending Ceiling
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/26/2006 10:59:45 PM
Hawaii's Broad Base Allows Lower Tax Rate
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/19/2006 5:11:21 AM
Hawaii Commissioner of Securities Unveils Top 13 Investor Traps for 2006
By Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, 2/16/2006 11:31:49 AM
Lawmakers are Elected to Make Tough Decisions on Tax Issues
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/12/2006 10:18:06 PM
The Tipping Point - Unchecked, Taxes Will Always Go Up
By Paul E. Smith, 2/7/2006 11:43:11 AM
Shining a Bright Light on the Hawaii Tax Credit Issue
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 2/6/2006 6:45:33 AM
Hawaii Taxpayers, Tax Practitioners Encouraged to File Tax Returns Electronically
By Kurt Kawafuchi, 2/3/2006 2:13:28 PM
Lawmakers Add Confusion to Property Tax Reform Debate
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/29/2006 8:08:44 PM
Why Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates are Important for Growth
By John Rutledge, 1/26/2006 12:23:48 PM
Dumping Taxpayer Money Into That Big Black Bureaucratic Hole Called Government
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/21/2006 6:52:11 PM
Hawaii Government Needs to Acknowledge Debt as an Operational Cost
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 1/14/2006 10:29:39 PM
We Need Real Property Tax Relief Now
By Walt Harvey, 1/4/2006 11:35:07 PM
Another Shot Needed at Restructuring Hawaii's Pyramiding Tax
By Lowell Kalapa, 1/3/2006 6:45:46 AM
Property Tax Bill Depends on Rate
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/27/2005 9:47:24 AM
Yen to Spend Will Be Irresistible
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/19/2005 11:08:01 AM
Adopting Federal Tax Rates and Brackets Surrenders State's Control
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/11/2005 8:23:50 PM
Hawaii's Tax Commission Proposes Eliminating Personal and Corporate Income Tax
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/5/2005 9:15:41 AM
IRS Warns of e-Mail Scam About Tax Refunds
By Judy Monahan, 11/30/2005 10:03:37 AM
Few Hawaii Leaders Willing to Make Tough Choices
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/27/2005 11:42:34 PM
Will the Economic Commission Learn Tax Compliance?
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/21/2005 6:23:27 AM
Hawaii's Heavy Tax Burden Stifles Economic Growth
By Lowell K. Kalapa, 11/13/2005 10:24:19 PM
Commission Looks at Restructuring Hawaii's State Taxes
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/6/2005 6:30:34 PM
Tax Reform - Forget State Rights
By Paul Smith, 11/3/2005 2:33:23 PM
Governor's Commission Suggests Tax Holiday on Food and Medicine
By Economic Momentum Commission, 11/3/2005 11:38:50 AM
Vexing Situation Created by Speculation
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/31/2005 7:57:08 AM
Viable Economy Threatened with Lack of Investment
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/23/2005 4:03:18 PM
Oct. 21: Gas Cap Costs Consumers 39 Cents a Gallon
Total Cost of Gas Cap to Date: $19.3 million
By House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegann, 10/21/2005 11:29:22 AM
Oct. 20: Gas Cap Costs Consumers 46 Cents a Gallon
Total Cost of Gas Cap to Date is $18.9 Million
By House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegann, 10/20/2005 9:39:43 AM
A Flood of Red Ink
The Fiscal Fallout from Hurricane Katrina
By Jacob Sullum , 10/19/2005 10:41:56 AM
Oct. 19: Gas Cap Costs Consumers 53 Cents a Gallon
Total Cost of Gas Cap to Date is $18.4 million
By House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegann, 10/19/2005 10:26:41 AM
Options for Tax Reform
Special from Cato Institute
By Chris Edwards , 10/18/2005 12:49:39 PM
Oct. 18: Gas Cap Costs Consumers 57 Cents a Gallon
Total Cost of Gas Cap to Date is $17.8 million
By House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegann, 10/18/2005 9:36:12 AM
Oct. 17: Gas Cap Costs Consumers 59 Cents a Gallon
Total Cost of Gas Cap to Date is $17.2 Million
By House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegann, 10/17/2005 10:07:10 AM
Villian Embedded in the Cost of Doing Business
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/16/2005 7:03:02 PM
Oct. 14: Gas Cap Costs Consumers 54 Cents a Gallon
Total Cost of Gas Cap to Date is $15.3 Million
By House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegann, 10/14/2005 1:10:58 PM
Oct. 13: Gas Cap Costs Consumers 52 Cents a Gallon
Total Cost of Gas Cap To Date is $14.7 Million Than It Would Have Been Without the Cap
By House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegann, 10/14/2005 8:22:51 AM
Bush Beats Even Lyndon B. Johnson on Spending
By Cato Institute, 10/12/2005 11:14:15 AM
Upping the Cost of Doing Business In Hawaii
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/10/2005 12:54:48 AM
The Myth of the Prison Multiplier
By James Roumasset, 10/4/2005 1:29:51 PM
Vulnerable Docks, Hawaii's Lifeline
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 10/3/2005 12:40:44 AM
Ultimately We All Pay for Lawmakers' Ignorance
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/26/2005 7:07:21 AM
Tax Credit Beneficiaries Should Be Exposed
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/18/2005 7:51:34 PM
Utlizing Federal Credit Surrenders Policy Making
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/11/2005 12:58:34 PM
Understanding the Need for Tax Relief
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 9/5/2005 7:52:19 PM
Take Care in Handling That Surplus
By Lowell l. Kalapa, 8/29/2005 8:35:41 AM
Tax Hike Imbedded in Prices Will Affect Everyone
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/22/2005 12:10:16 AM
Hawaii Needs a More Efficient Government
Economic Growth Needs to Outpace Increase in Size of State, County Governments
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/14/2005 1:27:11 PM
Taking Hawaii's Economy to a New Level Starts With Tax Reductions, Not Increases
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 8/7/2005 2:50:40 PM
So, It Will Be Just Another Half Cent?
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/25/2005 6:31:36 AM
Requiring Lawmakers to Run a Business
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/18/2005 6:32:40 AM
Questions on Transit Abound, Answers Still Political
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 7/10/2005 11:04:25 AM
Staying the Course to Economic Stability
By Lowell Kalapa, 7/5/2005 8:05:08 AM
Proposed General Excise Tax Hike Should Be Killed
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/26/2005 6:41:44 PM
EUTF Board Action to Save Public Employees and Employers $25.7 million
By Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, 6/24/2005 6:28:49 AM
Restore Integrity to Tax System
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/20/2005 8:26:56 AM
Rising Need for Government to Downsize
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/13/2005 5:52:34 AM
Government Lacks Creativity, Ingenuity Needed to Save Taxpayers Money
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 6/5/2005 7:44:25 PM
Quit Trying to Deny It Won't Hurt Taxpayers
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/31/2005 12:18:04 AM
Despite Sticker Shock at the Pump, Public Ignoring Gas Cap Debate
Hawaii's Gas Cap Set to Go Into Effect This September
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/23/2005 10:07:51 AM
Yet Another Property Tax Hike on the Horizon
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 5/16/2005 10:36:55 AM
Demolishing Sports Welfare
Two Court Cases Could Mean the End of Publicly Funded Stadiums
By Daniel McGraw, 5/15/2005 11:02:45 PM