Brad Konishi, CPAJul 23, 20212 minThe Worst Case ScenarioWhen trying to chart a course of action and analyzing potential outcomes based on actions (or inactions), it's often useful to consider...
Brad Konishi, CPAApr 1, 20212 minAre you a Hawaii Landlord? Please read this!If you operate a rental in Hawaii, it's important to know that you are required to file a Hawaii income tax. If you are a non-resident...
Brad Konishi, CPAOct 24, 20201 minYour Flow Chart for Handling HARPTAIf you're a little puzzled about what your options are to deal with HARPTA, this flowchart may assist you in understanding what your...
Brad Konishi, CPAFeb 15, 20202 minAm I a Hawaii Resident or Not?Are you a Hawaii resident or not? Sometimes the answer is clear and obvious. If you've lived in Hawaii for a while, you work here,...
Brad Konishi, CPADec 7, 20182 minWhat is "Depreciation Recapture"? If you own a home and have spoken to a CPA about it, you may have heard the term "depreciation recapture". What is it and why is it...
Brad Konishi, CPAJul 8, 20182 minHawaii isn't the only one!Hawaii has the reputation of being a "tax hell". Sometimes it's deserved. We have a relatively high income tax rates, and the upper...
Brad Konishi, CPAJul 8, 20182 min"They're holding my money hostage!"Sometimes I hear stories from people who have tried to get a HARPTA waiver or refund by doing it themselves. Or they tried working with a...
Brad Konishi, CPAJul 6, 20182 minSelling Real Estate: Do You Have a Gain or Loss?One of the most effective ways to get a waiver of HARPTA is to prove that you will be realizing a tax loss on the sale of your home. ...