Hawaii News Report on Instagram: "@hawaiinewsnow the tax pause is coming for hawaii residents and don't forget Mayor Rick In early 2026 is pursuing an extension of the 0.5% excise tax surcharge to 2055 to fund the continuing costs of the over-$10 billion Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) rail system. This proposal is part of a broader push to add funding to the shortfall. So we are losing our tax break and will be taxed more for the rail."
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