Hawaii Tax Review Commission Meeting Agenda

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Published April 1st, 2026

Detected March 30th, 2026

Summary

The Hawaii Department of Taxation has issued the agenda for the Tax Review Commission meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026. The meeting will cover topics such as reviewing past minutes, discussing potential consultant studies, and procedural matters for hiring consultants.

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This document is the agenda for the Tax Review Commission meeting on April 1, 2026. Key discussion points include reviewing minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting, discussing themes for potential consultant studies, and outlining the procedural matters for hiring these consultants, with a representative from the Administrative Services Office available to answer questions.

Compliance officers should note the meeting's focus on future consultant engagements and potential new studies. While this agenda itself does not impose new obligations, it signals potential future regulatory or policy developments stemming from the commission's work. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, with instructions provided for participation and testimony.

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Review meeting agenda for potential future impacts on tax policy.
Note the procedural discussions regarding consultant procurement.

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NOTICE AND AGENDA

FOURTH MEETING

OF THE 2025-2027 TAX REVIEW COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026

2:00-4:00 P.M. Meeting Locations: This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

Link to View and Testify Remotely:

The public can watch the meeting in real time and provide testimony via the following interactive conference technology link:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1616643080?pwd=QsqaKdKb3bpW5ZqKgy0QrsDF6NM7hm.1 OR
Using Zoom App with the following information o Zoom Webinar ID: 161 664 3080
Passcode: 202183
OR • • By telephone with the following information: o Webinar ID: 161 664 3080
Passcode: 202183
o +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) o +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose) o +1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line) o +1 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line) o +1 551 285 1373 US (New Jersey) o +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) Courtesy Physical Location:
The Department of Taxation will provide a courtesy physical terminal to access the
virtual meeting at Tax Director’s Conference Room, Princess Ruth Ke‘elikōlani

Building, 830 Punchbowl Street, Second Floor, Room 223, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Please contact tax.research@hawaii.gov or 587-1440 for further details. Additional meeting information and instructions follow agenda on page 3.

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A G E N D A

Call to Order, Public Notice, Quorum
Communication to the Commission and Public Comments: Public comments on issues not on the agenda will be considered on the

Commission’s agenda at the next meeting.

Discussion and Vote on the Minutes for the Tax Review Commission (TRC)
Meeting on March 17, 2026
Discussion of Topics and Development of Request(s) for Proposals
TRC members will have an opportunity to discuss the themes and topics they would like the Commission to assign to potential consultant studies.
Procedural Matters for Hiring of Consultants:
The TRC members will get a chance to discuss the specifics of the process and ask questions if needed to Emill Acosta (Fiscal & Budget Program, Administrative Services Office, DOTAX) who will be the contract administrator for the consultant procurement.
Discussion on the Next Meeting Agenda
TRC members may discuss what they would like to add to the next meeting agenda.
Scheduling of Next Meeting
Adjournment
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HOW TO TESTIFY:

Written testimony can be emailed to the Commission at tax.research@hawaii.gov or mailed to Hawai‘i Department of Taxation, Office of Tax Research & Planning, 830 Punchbowl Street, Room 220, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Oral testimony will be accepted via the chat function or verbally using the interactive

conference technology (ICT) link provided on page 1. Oral testimony can also be made in person using the courtesy terminal at the physical location, as listed on page 1. Please note that the meeting will continue without the courtesy terminal, if the ICT connection of the terminal at this physical location is lost.

HOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATION:

Persons who need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact Office of Tax Research & Planning at tax.research@hawaii.gov or 808- 587-1440 as soon as possible, preferably 72 hours or 2 business days before the meeting. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.

MEETING MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION:

The commission packet, if applicable, will be posted on the Commission’s website at https://tax.hawaii.gov/stats/tax-review-commission/ at least three full business days

before the meeting. Written testimony will also be posted on the Commission’s website

as it is received. You can also find links to minutes, agendas, video recordings (on YouTube), and meeting materials for the Commission’s past meetings on the website.

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Named provisions

Call to Order, Public Notice, Quorum Communication to the Commission and Public Comments Discussion and Vote on the Minutes Discussion of Topics and Development of Request(s) for Proposals Procedural Matters for Hiring of Consultants Discussion on the Next Meeting Agenda Scheduling of Next Meeting Adjournment