Tom Yamachika

If we intend to be serious about improving our government  we cannot tolerate agencies thumbing their noses at the auditor.

Lawmakers shouldn’t be enacting complex GET exemptions that put the risks and rewards in different places.

It takes almost two years to get the home exemption for your house on the Garden Island.

Taxes may drive certain prices lower, but incurring taxes doesn’t decrease the overall cost of things.

Hawaii lawmakers have their hands full trying to strike a balance on needs versus lost revenue.

A taxpayer wins a calendar dispute with the City and County of Honolulu.

At least businesses who choose to compete in our marketplace will know the rules.

How a South Dakota law impacts Hawaii tax collections.

Honolulu’s Residential A classification targets properties over a certain dollar value that are not registered for a home exemption.

A new affordable housing law could lead to Hawaii losing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

The Empire is striking back when it comes to altering the deal that is Social Security.

It takes a two-thirds vote, but public bodies can legally address some items that come up unexpectedly during meetings.