The cost of Hawaii residents having the highest tax burden in the U.S.

Covering the Cost

The cost of Hawaii residents having the highest tax burden in the U.S.

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Published on Mar 18, 2026, 1:15:52 PM
Total time: 00:36:57

Episode Description

Annalisa Burgos talks with Tom Yamachika from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii about finding savings in our tax returns.

More about Covering the Cost

Locals say we’re “lucky we live Hawaii,” but at what cost? Join Annalisa Burgos as she breaks down the numbers behind Hawaii’s affordability crisis in candid conversations with financial experts, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. From skyrocketing housing prices to the country’s highest tax burden, Annalisa is covering the cost of aloha in America’s most expensive state and offering practical strategies, policy insights, and honest talk about what it really takes to call Hawaii home.