Cruise lines are signaling a fight against Hawaii’s tourism tax
A battle may be brewing over a new 11% tax on cruise lines in Hawaii after the cruise industry warned state officials that it considers the legislation a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
The state legislature signed off on a bill May 2 that would for the first time tax cruise lines, based on the number of days their ships are docked in Hawaii, with the proceeds then funneled toward environmental causes.
The legislation also increases the existing Transient Accommodations Tax applied to short-term rentals and hotels from 10.25% to 11%.
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