Meeting Locations:

• The public can watch the meeting in real time and provide testimony via the
  following interactive conference technology link:
  https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609939791?pwd=3gXbzDRBQJi9xitcouUxRWgbcLykFd.1

• Using Zoom App with the following information
  • Zoom Webinar ID: 160 993 9791
  • Passcode: 202183

• By telephone with the following information:
  • Webinar ID: 160 993 9791
  • Passcode: 202183
  • +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
  • +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)
  • +1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line)
  • +1 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line)
  • +1 551 285 1373 US (New Jersey)
  • +1 646 828 7666 US (New York)

• 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.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order, Public Notice, Quorum
2. 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.

3. Discussion and Vote on the Minutes for the Tax Review Commission (TRC)
   Meeting on April 20, 2026
4. Hawai‘i State Tax Legislative Update by Dr. Baybars Karacaovali:

   Dr. Karacaovali will provide a brief update on the legislative tax bills that passed
   which may be relevant to TRC’s ongoing work.

5. Report from the Evaluation Committee Regarding the Hiring of Consultants
   and Procedural Matters:

   The TRC Evaluation Committee will report on the progress regarding the hiring of
   consultants and the first two TRC projects on competitiveness (project 1) and
   tourism (project 2) that were approved at the April 1, 2026, and April 20, 2026 TRC
   meetings, respectively.

6. Discussion Regarding the April 27, 2026 Legislative Hearing
   

   Discussion to include Commission preparation, questions raised by legislators,
   follow-up items, potential review of the State tax online platform, and whether and
   how these matters should be considered.

7. Continued Discussion of Topics for the Commission to Focus on and Hiring of Consultants

   TRC members will continue to discuss the additional themes and topics they would
   like the Commission to focus on and potentially assign to consultants.

8. Discussion of Topics for the Commission to Study In-House

   TRC members will identify and discuss the themes and topics they would like the
   Commission to undertake as in‑house studies.

9. Discussion on the Next Meeting Agenda

   TRC members may discuss what they would like to add to the next meeting
   agenda.

10. Adjournment

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.