Brad Konishi, CPADec 18, 20191 minWhere are my HARPTA filings being reviewed?We hand-deliver all of our clients' HARPTA filings to the Honolulu office. In the past, all of the HARPTA filings were reviewed in...
Brad Konishi, CPANov 26, 20192 minHow to report your HARPTA early refund on your Hawaii State Income Tax returnsIf you sold a home in Hawaii during the year, you will need to file a Hawaii state income tax form to report the sale. Before you start...
Brad Konishi, CPANov 13, 20191 minPodcasting with Sarah Doyle - Eyes on OahuSarah Doyle is a real estate agent at Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate in Honolulu, and she puts out a cool podcast called "Eyes on Oahu",...
Brad Konishi, CPANov 11, 20192 minHow HARPTA Filings Are ReviewedHARPTA filings fall into one of two categories: before closing and after closing. Prior to closing, reviews are done by the "Office...
Brad Konishi, CPAOct 18, 20191 minSection 121 Gain Exclusion (+ slides)The section 121 gain exclusion tax rules remain as one of the most important tax rules for homeowners. The rules are fairly simple: A...
Brad Konishi, CPAAug 27, 20191 minTax Deductions for Real Estate AgentsThe focus of my firm from the very start has been to assist real estate agents and their clients. In keeping with this, I've made a list...
Brad Konishi, CPAMar 14, 20191 minHARPTA for Military Home SellersFor members of the military stationed in Hawaii, there are two terms that are important to understanding how you are taxed: 1. Your Home...
Brad Konishi, CPADec 8, 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, CPAOct 12, 20181 minAre you a Hawaii landlord? If so, read this!For decades, out-of-state investors have enjoyed the Hawaii real estate market. There is a very large pool of potential renters in...
Brad Konishi, CPAOct 9, 20181 minThe Tax Issue That Trips Up HARPTA Filers the MostAt HARPTA.com, we have helped hundreds of clients with HARPTA related tax issues. The goal we always strive for is to get as large a...