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REIT – Tax Dodge or Good Investment?

A special kind of real estate related corporation is under Legislative scrutiny- again. A “real estate investment trust,” or REIT, provides significant benefits under the federal tax code. In Hawaii however, State lawmakers are looking to close tax loopholes. Background REITs are related to investing in real estate or loans secured by real estate. Established by Congress in 1960, certain requirements must be met to maintain a REIT. In addition to how it is organized and owned, a REIT must also [...]

2019-04-08T16:33:19-10:00Financial, LC Featured, Learning Center, Tax Issues|
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Maui County Election Results 2018

Maui has a new Mayor In what turned out to be a close race, Mike Victorino will be Maui’s next mayor, garnering 27,057 votes, or 53.6%. Ohana candidate Elle Cochran received 22,078 votes, or 43.8%. About the new Mayor. Victorino lists many years of community service on his website, including coaching baseball and being on the Maui Economic Development Board, the County Fair board, his church and numerous other community organizations. He served on the Maui County Council 2007-2016. Background. [...]

2018-12-26T10:58:45-10:00Financial, Learning Center|
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Hawaii’s Recent Cesspool Law

Cesspools in Hawaii are a growing issue because of the effects on ground water and coral reefs. A law enacted last year says residents must convert their cesspools by 2050. Many property owners turning out for public meetings say they just can't afford to make a change. Around the state, cesspools release about 55 million gallons of untreated sewage into the ground each day. This translates into as much as 23,700 pounds of nitrogen and nearly 6,000 pounds of phosphorus going into the ground da [...]

2018-11-05T19:30:18-10:00LC Featured, Learning Center, Maintenance Issues|
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