Another person planing to move to the B.I. (brokers, to buy)

[hotzcatz]

Kohala isn't exactly the nightlife capitol of the planet. Absolutely gorgeous up there, though. Perfect for families, a bit less than exciting for young adults on vacation looking for night time activities.

[Due]

Originally Posted by hotzcatz

Kohala isn't exactly the nightlife capitol of the planet. Absolutely gorgeous up there, though. Perfect for families, a bit less than exciting for young adults on vacation looking for night time activities.

True.
We took him to Monstera one night for dinner and Blue Dragon another night for dinner and to see/hear Rainbow Band (to put a little noise into his night). Fun tmes at both.

[squatty]

Asking about pensions being taxed in Hawaii...

From Kiplinger -

The Aloha State is known for its high cost of living, but it can be a tax paradise for retirees. It exempts Social Security benefits as well as most pension income from state income taxes. But if you have other sources of income, watch out: Hawaii has one of the the highest top income tax rates in the U.S.: 11%. It imposes a 4% sales tax.


[LEFT]The Aloha State is known for its high cost of living, but it can be a tax paradise for retirees. It exempts Social Security benefits as well as most pension income from state income taxes. But if you have other sources of income, watch out: Hawaii has one of the the highest top income tax rates in the U.S.: 11%. It imposes a 4% sales tax.


Read more at State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees - Hawaii -Kiplinger
The Aloha State is known for its high cost of living, but it can be a tax paradise for retirees. It exempts Social Security benefits as well as most pension income from state income taxes. But if you have other sources of income, watch out: Hawaii has one of the the highest top income tax rates in the U.S.: 11%. It imposes a 4% sales tax
Read more at State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees - Hawaii -Kiplinger
The Aloha State is known for its high cost of living, but it can be a tax paradise for retirees. It exempts Social Security benefits as well as most pension income from state income taxes. But if you have other sources of income, watch out: Hawaii has one of the the highest top income tax rates in the U.S.: 11%. It imposes a 4% sales tax
Read more at State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees - Hawaii -Kiplinger
The Aloha State is known for its high cost of living, but it can be a tax paradise for retirees. It exempts Social Security benefits as well as most pension income from state income taxes. But if you have other sources of income, watch out: Hawaii has one of the the highest top income tax rates in the U.S.: 11%. It imposes a 4% sales tax.


Read more at State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees - Hawaii -Kiplinger[/LEFT]
State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees - Hawaii -Kiplinger

[OpenD]

Originally Posted by squatty

From Kiplinger - ... It imposes a 4% sales tax.

Other than the strange duplication of "pastes" in your post, it's odd to see Kiplinger make a rookie mistake like this.

Hawai'i does not have a Sales Tax, although the General Excise Tax (GET) we do have is similar to a sales tax in some ways, and different in others. It provides roughly half the state tax revenue. It applies to transactions that may not be taxable in other states, such as rent, food, and medical care. The full article I link to below has the best overall explanation I've found, but here are a few of the high points...

Hawaii General Excise And Use Tax

The General Excise Tax (GET) is levied against a business's gross receipts for the privilege of doing business in Hawaii. The majority of business activities are subject to a 4 percent tax. Wholesale transactions are subject to a 0.5 percent tax and insurance commissions are charged a 0.15 percent tax. Unlike a sales tax, the GET is levied on the seller and not the purchaser. Edit: Oahu has a surcharge of .5%

Overview
Unlike most other states, Hawaii does not have a sales tax. But the GET is sometimes mistakenly called a sales tax because businesses are allowed to pass those taxes on to their customers. Collecting the GET rate from customers creates more taxable income for companies — a factor companies take into account when charging for goods and services. As a result, the customer pays the GET rate plus a little extra, essentially GET on the additional revenue the GET brings in.

All transactions on Oahu are taxed an extra 0.5 percent to help pay for the planned Honolulu Rail Project. Note: Since a business can (and usually does) pass along the GET to the customer, the rate compounds a little, yielding the maximum rate on Oahu that can be passed to the customer of 4.712%

The use tax is the general excise tax's complement and is applied to imported goods used in Hawaii. It is collected when the product enters the state. The use tax is 0.5 percent when the import is sold for retail, leased or rented, or used to manufacture or construct another product. For all other imports, the tax is 4 percent.

Together, the general excise and use taxes make up a crucial source of revenue for Hawaii. Typically, they generate roughly half of the state's tax income – about $2.5 billion in fiscal 2011. (Individual and corporate income taxes, tobacco and liquor taxes and the Transient Accommodations Tax also help fill the state's general fund.)

Hawaii General Excise And Use Tax - Honolulu Civil Beat

Tax facts:
http://www.state.hi.us/tax/taxfacts/tf96-01.pdf

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[Dirty D]

Aloha everyone! I am making the big leap and will be on the Big Island in August. Many thanks to all the guys and gals who post contributive information on this site

[OpenD]

Originally Posted by Dirty D

Aloha everyone! I am making the big leap and will be on the Big Island in August. Many thanks to all the guys and gals who post contributive information on this site

Be sure to update us on how it goes, as people's experiences are very useful to others.

Good luck!

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

Do you know where you'll be living? Do you have a job, or are you one of the lucky ones who doesn't need one?

[Dirty D]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

Do you know where you'll be living? Do you have a job, or are you one of the lucky ones who doesn't need one?

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, I earn my keep per equity trades, so I'm not looking for a job and I will be in Hilo until I wear out my welcome

[hotzcatz]

E como mai! We will be hoping for the best for you!

[huntingtonmr]

Texas and Hawaii are like different worlds. I think you'll be very happy on the BI!