Our HARPTA Services
Selling your Hawaii real estate comes with certain obligations. We offer a full range of services and strategies to minimize your HARPTA bill.
We have built up extensive experience serving clients who faced the same issues you are, using our extensive tax experience to reduce or eliminate our clients' withholding obligations.
Our approach is to first understand from our clients how the property was obtained and used. From there, we help them to understand the options they have given their circumstances. Once they choose the option best suited to their situation, we assist them with the necessary tax filings to achieve a positive outcome, whether it be a HARPTA reduction, waiver, or early refund.
HARPTA Waiver or Reduction
We have the necessary tax knowledge to build a convincing case that will allow qualifying nonresident sellers to get a complete HARPTA waiver, or in some cases, we may help get your HARPTA withholding substantially reduced.
Early HARPTA Refund
If HARPTA is withheld, we can file the forms for our clients to receive an early, tentative refund. It's ALWAYS better to get your money back sooner than later!
Military Sellers
We cite federal tax rules to eliminate the HARPTA withholding requirement for military servicemembers who do not declare Hawaii as their state of residency.
Tax Compliance and "Catch-Up"
To get a HARPTA waiver or refund, the state requires property owners to be current with all general excise and transient accommodations tax. If you need help, we will be glad to assist.
Phone Consultations
Every tax situation is unique, and when facing complicated tax rules, it's often tough to know how to make good decisions. If you need to speak to someone about HARPTA to get some answers, call us. Phone consultations are free.