Show all from recent

301. For Federal, about the new W-4 form（1kview/4res） Free talk 2023/01/04 16:45
302. Pharyngeal Cancer Treatment（2kview/9res） Problem / Need advice 2023/01/01 17:45
303. Did you receive your $300 Hawaii State Tax Refund ...（8kview/20res） Question 2022/12/28 22:29
304. Rules for food and beverage (alcohol not included)...（1kview/1res） Question 2022/12/28 18:32
305. Fireworks on New Year's Eve（1kview/1res） Question 2022/12/27 12:13
306. Car rental in Turo （ Host ）（863view/0res） Free talk 2022/12/21 18:22
307. Application period for permanent residence（2kview/12res） Problem / Need advice 2022/12/18 20:56
308. I'm looking for Christmas gifts to buy in Hawaii.（1kview/2res） Question 2022/12/17 15:50
309. Honolulu Where you can get your car's oil changed ...（3kview/13res） Problem / Need advice 2022/12/16 21:35
310. Negative Certificate upon return to Japan（1kview/1res） Other 2022/12/14 10:41
Go back to top
Topic

For Federal, about the new W-4 form

Free talk
#1
  • コンニャク
  • mail
  • 2023/01/03 00:44

The W-4 form for Federal was changed from 2022, and the way to fill it out was changed.
There is no place to fill in numbers
I don't know anything about it
I submitted the form without filling it in.
I thought it was strange because the amount was too much, so I checked the statement and found that only a few tens of dollars of federal tax had been deducted.
I am prepared to pay a lot of money in tax returns, but

I read the IRS website, but it is difficult to understand!
Can someone please explain it to me clearly ？

What do I have to do to make the change?
This would be helpful for new job seekers.

Please help us.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#2

The following answers your questions regarding filling out the W-4.

Basically, if you are single or married filing jointly,
simply select Single or Married Filing Joint in Step 1 of the W-4 and
sign Step 5.

Step 2 is for those who have multiple jobs or whose wife also works for a company
and
Step 3 is for those who have children.

The problem is with Step 4, especially in the case of this question,
（ I think the Extra withholding section of C ） needs to be filled out.

As to your question, "Federal tax was only deducted by a few tens of dollars."
So, if you have to pay it every time you make a tax return,
you need to ask the company's accounting department in advance
to add the same Federal Tax each time you make a tax return.
For this purpose, you can specify
the amount of tax to be paid each time in the （ C ） Extra withholding field in Step 4.

Here is an example.

First, look at the 2021 1040 form.

The total tax amount is shown in column 24.
The amount of tax collected from the W-2 is shown in column A of number 25.

Suppose

the amount in #24 is ＄ 2 ， 600 ． 00.
And let's say the total amount of W-2 in #25 is ＄ 1 ， 300 ． 00

In the declaration, ＄ 1 ， 300 ． 00 （ ＝ ＄ 2 ， 600 ． 00- ＄ 1 ， 300 ． 00 ）
payment.

To avoid this, you can enter ＄ 50 ． 00 in Step C of W-4 and specify to pay
additional ＄ 50 ． 00 from each Paycheck,
additional ＄ 1 ， 300 ． 00 （ ＝ ＄ 50 ． 00X 26 weeks ）, resulting in total income tax payments of
＄ 2 ， 600 ． 00 ＝ ＄ 1 ， 300 ． 00 ＋ ＄ 1 ， 300 ． 00 （ ＄ 50 ． 00X 26 weeks ）
and the total amount of total tax you owe becomes ＄ 2 ， 600 ． 00

Of course, increasing this amount will result in a refund, and you will get
money back on your tax return each time.

You should explain this to your accountant
when you calculate and submit the amount on this W-4.

Please understand and follow the above regarding the processing of W-4s.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#4

I have a client who has very little income tax deducted from his paycheck.

He has a total of 4 － 5 W-2s, and each W-2 has no income tax deducted because he works very few hours at each company （ mainly restaurants ）
.
However, the total amount of W-2 （ 4 － 5 ） is quite large, so when the total is reported on the tax return
, the total amount will come out and income tax will be paid, and

the wife is a W-2 who works for a company. The wife works for a company and is a W-2, but her husband is a free agent and pays income tax on his tax return
and the wife's refund goes to pay the husband's income tax, so she has to pay each time
.
I advised her last year to change her W-4 status to Single instead of Married Filing Joint.

In this case, if you want to avoid paying tax return
, I think the only way is to ask your accountant
to withhold a fixed amount of income tax from your paycheck, starting from a certain dollar amount each time.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (3)

Posting period for “ For Federal, about the new W-4 form ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

Pharyngeal Cancer Treatment

Problem / Need advice
#1
  • LoveKihei
  • mail
  • 2022/12/23 15:02

Nice to meet you. I am a male in my 60s living in Hawaii. I would like to know if any of you have been treated for pharyngeal cancer at a hospital in Hawaii ？
I would appreciate it if you could share your opinions about hospitals and doctors from your experience. Thank you in advance.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#4
  • YY
  • 2022/12/28 (Wed) 10:52
  • Report

I have never been treated for pharyngeal cancer, but I worked in a ward that handled surgery for that head and neck cancer.

I think the treatment method will vary depending on the progression of the cancer, but it will mainly be radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.

In addition, the most common surgery for pharyngeal cancer in the ward where I worked was to remove the cancer, graft the lost skin from the resection site from the leg or arm, make a temporary tracheotomy to secure the airway, and form a gastric band because the patient could not eat for a while. The hospital stay is not as long as in Japan, and patients are placed on intravenous drips, drains, and walkers immediately after the surgery, and rehabilitation begins.

I don't know about other hospitals, but at Queen's, Dr. Klem and Dr. Alan are almost always the only two people operating on you. There were always 3-4 patients in the ward having the same surgery at any given time, so I would think that the number of cases would be quite large. They both seem to be very nice to patients, but they are surgeons, so I don't think you should expect them to be human.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#5
  • LoveKihei
  • 2022/12/28 (Wed) 22:29
  • Report

Dear YY
Thank you very much for your detailed information about the treatment and your opinion from someone who actually works in a medical facility.
I have a CT scan tomorrow and an appointment with Dr. Klem at Queen's on January 4 after the new year. I am still in the hospital when it comes to surgery.
I am hoping that not being able to eat will help my metabolism （ lol ） your last line is very interesting.
Thank you for taking the time to write it.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#6
  • LoveKihei
  • 2022/12/29 (Thu) 19:50
  • Report

Dear YY
Thank you for your comments and information the other day.
I have one question. You said that the hospital stay is shorter than in Japan, but how many days would I be in the hospital if I had the surgery? ？
If you read this post, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#8
  • LoveKihei
  • 2022/12/31 (Sat) 13:42
  • Report

Dear quilt0914
Thank you for sharing information about your relatives' experience. It is a self-serving judgment, but I believe that mine will also start with both radiation and anti-cancer drugs. I am glad to hear that you also had surgery and were discharged from the hospital in about 10 days. Were you treated in a hospital in Hawaii ？?

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#10
  • LoveKihei
  • 2023/01/01 (Sun) 17:45
  • Report

Dear quilt0914

Thank you for the additional information so quickly. I too will be seeing a specialist at Queen's. I am sorry to hear that you continue to have gastric banding after your surgery. I am glad we can talk. I wish you a speedy recovery.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (7)

Posting period for “ Pharyngeal Cancer Treatment ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

Did you receive your $300 Hawaii State Tax Refund ？?

Question
#1
  • Act 115
  • mail
  • 2022/09/29 15:32

I completed my tax return in March of this year and registered a Bank Account because I needed to pay the state tax, not a refund, and later the state tax was automatically deducted from my bank account.
I have not received the $300.00 yet and I am getting a little nervous.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#15
  • ももんが
  • 2022/11/15 (Tue) 22:44
  • Report

Topic

thanks for the reply.
I wonder why I can't reach you ？.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#16
  • SJDummy
  • 2022/11/16 (Wed) 09:54
  • Report

In my case, I enclosed an additional check with my TAX Return for 2021 and received it on November 1. The check was issued on October 24. Does this mean that the date the check is sent ranges from person to person?

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#18
  • ももんが
  • 2022/11/17 (Thu) 22:35
  • Report

Topi

Thank you for contacting me.
I'm glad it arrived safely ！ ！

I hope it arrives too ！.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#19

I still haven't received the check, does anyone know who to contact ？?

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#21
  • Niki
  • 2022/12/28 (Wed) 22:29
  • Report

I emailed the address listed and they responded immediately.
Thank you ！

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (14)

Posting period for “ Did you receive your $300 Hawaii State Tax Refund ？? ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

Rules for food and beverage (alcohol not included) sales permits, etc.

Question
#1
  • haisai
  • mail
  • 2022/12/20 02:48

I would like to sell soft drinks and snacks while hiking or walking in town, do I need a permit ？ I would like to know if anyone knows anything about this. Thank you in advance.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#2
  • TV
  • 2022/12/28 (Wed) 18:32
  • Report

Contact the state and see.

A permit is required.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (2)

Posting period for “ Rules for food and beverage (alcohol not included) sales permits, etc. ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

Fireworks on New Year's Eve

Question
#1
  • haa
  • mail
  • 2022/12/22 15:01

I would like to see fireworks in the city on New Year's Eve from a high place ？.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#2

The view from the bridge on H1 in the Kaimuki area toward Waikiki or around Aiea and Ewa is amazing every year.
The fireworks at Waikiki Beach are not so great because there are many people.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (2)

Posting period for “ Fireworks on New Year's Eve ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

Car rental in Turo （ Host ）

Free talk
#1
  • J
  • mail
  • 2022/12/21 18:21

If anyone is renting a car in Turo, I would like to hear your feedback on how it is ！.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Posting period for “ Car rental in Turo （ Host ） ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

Application period for permanent residence

Problem / Need advice
#1
  • Aoi
  • mail
  • 2022/12/06 22:06

I married a Japanese permanent resident and applied for permanent residence and it will be 2 years next February.
A Japanese lawyer told me that it takes an average of 1.5 years, not 2 years ｡ but if anyone is in a similar situation or knows more details about the process of obtaining permanent residence, I would appreciate any information!

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#2

It seems to be taking a long time now. You mention below that it is taking
a long time to update.
You should go to the site and check your status.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#4
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/09 (Fri) 10:32
  • Report

I think the situation will change depending on whether you are applying from Japan or within the U.S.
I think it would be easier to comment if you had a brief current progress report.

The link below is to a green card applicant forum.
For your information.
https://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/usa-family-based

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#8
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 15:11
  • Report

Then the procedure is in two stages, I-130 (petition) and I-485 (permanent resident application ）).
If next February will be 2 years, then
the I-130 has already been accepted and you are waiting for the I-485 interview?

Currently, the waiting time for I-485 in Honolulu is
24.5 months and 80% processed, right?
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

If I understand correctly, if you are married to a green card holder, the I-485 should be filed after the
I-130 is accepted.
Based on the information above, 80% of people are processed in about 2 years from the date the I-485 is filed.

If next February is two years from the filing of the I-485, then the goal may be close.
Conversely, if the two years includes the I-130 processing period, we may wait another year or so.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#10
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 15:34
  • Report

One more thing, is Aoi-san in Japan now ？
In that case, the I-485 is not processed in the US, but through the US Embassy
・ Consulate in Japan, so
the processing time will be different.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#13
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/18 (Sun) 20:56
  • Report

Yes, once the I-130 is approved by USCIS, the case is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) at the Department of State, where the NVC coordinates the schedule with the U.S. Embassy in Japan, and after an interview at the Embassy, the immigrant visa is issued. Once it is confirmed that you entered the U.S. on that immigrant visa, a green card will be sent to your registered address after you enter the country.

The immigrant visa application form is the DS-260, and once NVC processes Aoi's case, it will begin the process of paying the application fee and processing the DS-260. Please refer to the following links for more information.

Back to the main topic, the processing time is
USCIS reviews the I-130,
NVC reviews the case,
DS-260 application to interview,
and the processing speed depends on how busy each department is. The speed will vary depending on the busyness of each department.
It would be easier to compare your time with others if we know where you are in this process.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (6)

Posting period for “ Application period for permanent residence ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

I'm looking for Christmas gifts to buy in Hawaii.

Question
#1
  • camel
  • mail
  • 2022/12/13 21:17

I am looking for Christmas gifts to buy in Hawaii. It is for women in their 30's to 50's living in Hawaii. ＄ 100 to ＄ 200 or so and looking for ideas. Thank you ！ ！

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#2
  • オリーブオイル
  • mail
  • 2022/12/14 (Wed) 09:36
  • Report

A woman of that age is sure to be particular and
have a certain amount of everything.
If you think about the possibility of returning or exchanging what you sent
(in the US, after Christmas, people line up to return or exchange their gifts)
Why not just send a gift card of your favorite brand with some chocolates ？
$? From 100 to $ 300, that would be more appreciated.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#3
  • ギフト
  • 2022/12/17 (Sat) 15:50
  • Report

I have made and given them to friends and family at a store in Pearlridge called memory block and they love them.
You can use any photo or drawing you have of your memories.
They print on a wooden block, it takes about 10 minutes and they wrap it for you.

https://instagram.com/memoryblockhawaii?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

They seem to come in different sizes and at different prices …
Have a look if you are interested.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (3)

Posting period for “ I'm looking for Christmas gifts to buy in Hawaii. ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

Honolulu Where you can get your car's oil changed right away without having to leave your car.

Problem / Need advice
#1
  • メンテ
  • mail
  • 2022/11/21 18:01

Hello.

I don't spend much time or money changing the oil in my car as it is a standard compact car.

If you inquire before you go, many places will raise the price abnormally or won't do it unless you leave your car with them.

Some of you who have been there in the last few months were able to get your oil changed immediately without leaving your car. Please let us know your recommendations.

Thank you very much.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#8
  • Hiro
  • 2022/11/27 (Sun) 18:08
  • Report

I have just emailed you:)

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#9

I get my oil changed in a corner of the Aina Haina Shopping Center. I make an appointment and the work is completed in an hour and I shop at Foodland.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#10
  • メンテ
  • 2022/12/01 (Thu) 13:50
  • Report

#9 Aina Haina
Thank you very much for sharing this information.
It would be very convenient if Honolulu had a place to change oil in a shopping center
as well.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#12
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/02 (Fri) 13:51
  • Report

Just this morning I had an oil change at the Nissan dealership ≪King Windward Nissan∩.
I had a 7:20 appointment time and finished with a free car wash at 9:00.
There is free coffee in the waiting room.

But the price has gone up a gazillion dollars, it used to be less than $40, but this time it was almost $60.

For your information.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#14
  • Bogey
  • 2022/12/16 (Fri) 21:35
  • Report

There's an oil change place called "Jiffy Lube" at University City, South Beretania Street, next to Burger King.
It is drive-through style and you don't even have to get out of your car.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (11)

Posting period for “ Honolulu Where you can get your car's oil changed right away without having to leave your car. ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top
Topic

Negative Certificate upon return to Japan

Other
#1
  • kana
  • mail
  • 2022/12/13 09:47

I will be returning to Japan next week.
Since I have not been vaccinated 3 times, I need a negative certificate, but I was wondering if anyone knows which is the cheapest at the moment ？
Also, if there are any other documents I need, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.
Thank you very much.

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

#2
  • Ken
  • 2022/12/14 (Wed) 10:41
  • Report

It's free at Nomi Health.
We have a tent in the parking lot on the 2nd floor on the mountain side （ same floor as Longs ） in the Ala Moana Shopping Center, so you should be able to find us easily.
For more information, please visit the following website.
In my case, I received the results the next day by e-mail.

https://nomihealth.com/patients/services/#covid-19

This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

Show all (2)

Posting period for “ Negative Certificate upon return to Japan ”  has been closed.
Please create new topic to continue the same topic.

Report this topic
Go to top