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Hawaii's Amazon Tax Bill - The Implications On Hawaii's Tech Industry

Aloha, currently Hawaii legislators are trying to pass an Internet tax law. Yes, Hawaii legislators think you should be paying even more taxes. Normally I am not a political person but after reading this bill I strongly believe this is bad for Hawaii.

 

The scary part is If you take a deeper look into this proposed bill you will see it has a dramatic negative affect on Hawaii's tech industry.  This includes the entire online media (content sites, photographers, video, bloggers,…

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Added by Dean Takamine on March 22, 2011 at 5:30pm — 19 Comments

It’s Back-to-Business for Hawaii Tech Companies!

Well, it’s official. The Governor did not veto the Legislature’s Bill 199, so Hawaii’s Investor Tax Credit for high technology companies has now been scaled back from a maximum of 200% to “only” 100% return of high tech investment through tax credits, and the credits will now be claimable at no more than 80% of State income tax liability per year. Actually, the scaling back of benefits was not so bad. Rather, it was the way the whole tax credit program has been conducted over the past 10 years,… Continue

Added by Leighton K. Chong on July 17, 2009 at 2:26pm — 29 Comments

How has the State's moves on ACT 221/ SB199 already affected your company?

A small group of folks were invited by the Governor's office to discuss the potential veto of SB199. I would be very interested in knowing if any tech companies have already been negatively or positively affected by the potential passing of this bill.



For example, were you looking for funding but SB199's threat has killed your chances due to uncertainty?



Or is there a positive story you would like to share?



I don't want a pro/con debate on SB199 here. I would… Continue

Added by Peter Kay on July 8, 2009 at 10:30am — 31 Comments

Urgent! Help Stop HB1405 - The Bill That Will Devastate Hawaii's Online Media Industry

I hate to be dramatic but the future of Hawaii's online media industry is in jeopardy and your immediate action is needed. Bill HB1405 is a bill that could cause a huge blow to Hawaii's Online Media Industry. It will handicap Hawaii's Online Media by not allowing them to fully monetize their websites giving an advantage to international and mainland companies and professionals.



Frankly, I am very surprised that there has not been more support against this bill from Hawaii's tech… Continue

Added by Dean Takamine on June 12, 2009 at 5:00pm — 72 Comments

Send Your Message to Legislature

Hawaii Legislative Reference Bureau Your best resource about the Hawaii State Legislature is the Hawaii Legislative Reference Bureau. It’s the go to place for senators and representatives when they have questions. The LRB website is an excellent place to track bills and resolutions. The Bureau is a nonpartisan legislative service agency that provides a wide variety of services to legislators, legislative committees, and members of the public.

Hawaii… Continue

Added by Dave Takaki on January 21, 2009 at 9:39pm — No Comments

Are Hawaii's Tech Tax Credit Worth the Cost?

Today, the Honolulu Advertiser ran an article on 221/215. The article is primarily a strong attack on the prudence and viability of the tax credits. The article cites a new 25 page report by the Department of Taxation that is well worth reading.



The numbers look bad and the public reaction (both in quotes and… Continue

Added by John on December 29, 2008 at 9:45am — 226 Comments

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