Hawaii’s new tourist tax survives legal challenge, set to take effect soon

Written By Olivia Cropper

By HNN Staff

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After clearing legal hurdles, a new state law imposing higher taxes for tourists is on track to go into effect in the new year.

The Green Fee will increase the transient accommodation tax (TAT) for visitors by 0.75%, raising it to 11%. Counties can also tack on a 3% surcharge.

For the first time, the new rule will also require cruise ship passengers to pay the TAT, in addition to visitors staying in hotel rooms and short-term rentals.

On Tuesday, Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a federal judge dismissed most of the lawsuits filed against the Green Fee.

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Olivia Cropper
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