HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-05 Letter to Richard H.K. Onishi re HB 1548 Relating to TaxationHarry Kim
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February 5, 2018
Representative Richard H.K. Onishi, Chair
Committee on Tourism
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 429
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Onishi and Committee Members:
Re: HB 1548 Relating to Taxation
Hearing Date: 02/06/18 — 8:30 am; Conference Room 429
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in opposition to HB 1548.
As I am sure you know, the counties already provide real property tax breaks for
Hawaii residents by creating a lower tax rate for owner occupants. If, in addition, the
State wishes to provide an income tax credit for all residential property owners in the
State who are qualified taxpayers, we respectfully suggest that it be funded from some
source other than the Counties' portion of the TAT.
Re ppctfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor, County of Hawaii
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