February 9, 2007 - Tax Relief: Helping Those who Need it Most
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"As the cost of living rises, more Hawai`i families are struggling to make
ends meet.
Our Administration is proposing comprehensive tax relief to help those who
need it most.
Among these proposals includes eliminating the general excise tax on certain
essential foods such as dairy products, eggs, canned meats and infant
formula.
Removing the tax on these foods will save taxpayers $55 million during the
next two years and will benefit everyone in the state, especially those with
children and larger families.
This is a clear common sense approach to assist Hawai`i families, because no
one should have to pay the government for eating essential foods.
Please contact your legislators and ask for the passage of the
Administration's much needed tax relief package."