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ひろ
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2026/03/12 19:34

I am looking for an accountant to do my tax return. If you know of an accountant who can do it for a reasonable price, or if you can introduce me to someone who can, please contact me.

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ひろし
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2026/03/12 02:51

I work in a restaurant on a J1 visa and I don't know how to do my tax return.
For those who also have J1 visa, where do you do your tax return ？?

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2026/03/12 (Thu) 11:25
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- About U.S. National Taxes
I think the first step is to determine residency for tax purposes.
Usually, the Substantial presence test is used to determine whether you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes based on the number of days you have been in the U.S. in the past three years.
However, if you are a J-1 Trainee, the above test does not apply for the first two calendar years.
If Mr. Hiroshi meets these conditions, he will be a nonresident for tax purposes and the form used will be a 1040-NR.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/taxation-of-alien-individuals-by-immigration-status-j-1
Nonresidents for tax purposes are eligible for income earned only in the US. On the other hand, the standard deduction would not have been available.

Major DIY tax softwares (H&R Block, Turbo Tax etc.) do not accept 1040-NR applications, but the following companies, for example, seem to sell 1040-NR on the contrary.
https://www.sprintax.com/returns/

When I was a J-1, I did the calculations in Excel, created the form, and mailed it in. It was not that difficult.

- Hawaii State Taxes
The two calendar year rule does not apply to Hawaii state taxes, so the number of days you stay in Hawaii in 2025 determines whether you are a resident or non-resident under state tax law.
Residents will file Form N-11 and non-residents will file Form N-15.

Hope this helps!

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Curiosity999
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2026/03/11 00:09

I will be moving to Bangkok by myself starting this April.
I have a question for senior expatriates, how do you have lunch if you work in a factory ？
I think it depends on the company, but we can have our own cafeteria, a nearby restaurant, bring our own lunch, etc.
I would be happy if you could help me.

Thank you very much.

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Caracasa
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2026/02/25 10:14

Kenmohororo （ tears ）
Can anyone tell me where I can take it now ？
I would like Japanese language support.
I only work 1-2 times a week for a few hours, so I make less than $10,000 a year. So it is tough to find a place that is expensive.

I am looking for a job in a hurry.
I am really in trouble.
Please please give me some information. m(__ _)m

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2026/02/25 (Wed) 12:02
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If it's a simple tax return, I think one way is to do it yourself with Turbo tax ！ payment is last, （ if you don't agree, you don't have to Submit ） and it's easy to answer the questions. You can even throw your questions to chat gpt now and then and get them in Japanese. Good luck ！

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2026/02/25 (Wed) 12:09
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Especially if you don't have a second job or income across the country or state, you can download Turbotax and do it yourself. It takes about an hour if you have all the necessary documents ＆ numbers, and the results are easy to get within a few hours of submitting.

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Caracasa
2026/02/25 (Wed) 18:46
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ringo and turbotax

Thank you for your quick comments.
I've been throwing it all to my accountant for a long time and wasn't confident, but
after reading the comments from both of you, I feel like I should try it myself ！.

The income is from one place and probably not too difficult for me, so
I will consult ChatGPT or Gemini and give it a try ！！！

"What to do, I am in trouble " I was upset and asked for help, but
I will try it myself for the future.

Thank you for your comment ♪
I will do my best! \1769> I'll do my best!

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2026/03/10 (Tue) 16:04
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There is a Tax Return Help for low income at Library.
You just need to prepare the documents and bring them with you, so please call first and prepare the necessary documents ？ if they can understand Japanese.

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2026/03/06 12:25

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I tried to go to Ko Olina or North but all I could find were hotels over 1000 per night $ I don't know if I did my research wrong or not.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me where I can go and stay for one night ！
I just moved to Hawaii, so I don't have any friends to tell me.

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2026/03/06 (Fri) 18:07
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That's what hotels in Hawaii are like now … By the way, there is a $100 hostel on the North Shore for backpackers, so that's where you would stay on the island.

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2026/03/07 (Sat) 09:15
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Kamaaina stay cation, but you could also try to get a DEAL when it's off-season.
You can go to Papulik's campsite or
If you don't live in the town, you can stay at a hotel in Waikiki and enjoy
the lively night life in Waikiki.

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2026/03/07 (Sat) 11:03
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If the timing is right, Airbnb can also help you find a place to stay cheaper than a hotel.

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2026/03/07 (Sat) 13:18
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I see
I was surprised that hotels in Waikiki are cheaper, but once you leave Waikiki ＆ Ala Moana $ it is normal to spend over 1000 ・・・
it is a small island country after all ・・
I don't think I could live here for long unless I really like Hawaii💦
I would get bored easily, especially since I like to travel.

How are you spending the holidays with your family ？
Ours is beach, pool, BBQ ・・・ we do it all the time. 😢

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2026/03/04 23:49

Until now, when returning to the U.S. from Japan, I wanted to bring back a lot of food, but thought that I could not bring in fish or meat.

Recently, I heard from friends that the rules have been revised and fish can be brought in, meat can be processed, and instant noodles and retort curry can also be brought back.

However, my own research of USDA and other websites has not clearly confirmed such changes, and the information is confusing.

Which site would be the most reliable to check on what foods are currently allowed to be brought into the US?
If anyone knows the actual rules, it would be appreciated.

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nuiloamama
2026/03/05 (Thu) 15:27
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I also checked it out when I was back home.
↓ Here is the site.

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/traveling-with-ag-products/meats-poultry-seafood

Fish has been allowed to bring in before

this time,
Meat extract is OK
but not beef jerky, retort curry, or other items with visible pieces of meat.
For example, curry roux is ok, but not retort curry
And as for chicken, it depends on the time
If bird flu is confirmed in Japan, it is not ok
Baby Star Ramen was confiscated (December 2025) Also, Curry Bread etc. purchased at convenience stores are not allowed
Only sealed products

Customers in Hawaii may not know this information
My friend had her Cup Ramen confiscated.
So next time I will print this site and carry it with me

Enjoy your stay in Japan!

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2026/03/05 (Thu) 16:31
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Thanks for starting and replying to a useful topic.
Am I correct in my interpretation that if it is not listed on the USDA website, it is not a problem （ e.g. meat extract ）.
This alone would increase the number of items we can bring back.

The only thing I always refrain from buying to take home is chicken soup stock, but
it is chicken related so it may be difficult under the circumstances.

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2026/03/05 (Thu) 19:10
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#Ko no Kanji-sama

On the USDA website ｢ under Meat ｣ it says you can bring in meat as long as it is not bone-in and the package is sealed.
So I brought in Teng's beef jerky
but they confiscated it because I was told that I could not bring in anything with a trace of meat (retort-pouch curry, etc.).
But they said all beef extracts are OK.

However, in December, there was a confirmed case of bird flu in Japan, so chicken extract was not allowed.

｢ Meat ｣ If you click on Meat you will find
where you can click on the status of each country.
To find out a country's status for these diseases, ｢ visit Animal Health Status of Regions. ｣

Click here You will then see a list of countries.

Looking at Japan, there is currently bird flu in Iwate prefecture.
It says that unprocessed livestock products from this region cannot be brought into the US, but I think it had a similar book title in December.
Customers were told no chicken extract because of the bird flu, but I believe ？ it was really ok because it was not unprocessed.
So next time I will print the Japanese page and say it is not unprocessed.

The reason I went custom this time is that
we both have 3 cartons of the cigarettes you asked for
and
I'll pay the tax on the 20 that jumped out (tax free is 200 per person but mine comes in 140 per carton and 3 cartons are 420) I thought.
I was told at that time that 20 bottles were ok, but ｢ I didn't have any other precious metals or bags ？
meat or vegetables ？｣ and asked
meat extract was now ok ？ in the same way. I asked him.
Everyone going through duty free went through
and no one was opening their suitcases.

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2026/03/06 (Fri) 11:49
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Thank you for sharing your valuable information

I know that changes are made every day, so it would be great if this topic remains as a place to share new information and exchange actual experiences ！！
Please continue to do so!

I really can't run out of things I want to bring, like chicken broth, dried fish, cod roe, etc. ・・・ I would be happy to bring them ♪

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2026/03/06 (Fri) 14:42
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#4 nuiloamama

Thank you very much for the detailed follow-up ！
Next time I return home, I will try to bring in chicken soup under the circumstances.

More than 15 years ago, when I had just arrived in Hawaii, I brought back a variety of food items without knowing the details of customs declarations and was stopped by customs and had them confiscated only when I had set the "Are you bringing in food items?
At that time, I was told that I would not be penalized this time, but I was probably flagged on the entry record, and for a while after that, I was taken directly from immigration to customs to have my luggage inspected.
Although I am no longer stopped these days, I still tell MPC that I am bringing food into the country, and at immigration I tell them that I have brought back food as souvenirs. Even so, when I go through customs, I am nervous that I will be stopped.

So thank you again.

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2026/03/03 11:03

I was unknowingly forced to join this membership and I continue to be billed for the membership fee.
I have tried to cancel it many times, but every time I make a reservation or purchase something, I am being asked to join again.
Can you please tell me what to do ？

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2026/02/28 15:55

I think you are a traveler so it is unlikely that you are looking here, but I am hopeful.

I picked up a black Porter wallet yesterday.
O's JCB cards and a pen were in it.

I delivered it to the police station at Waikiki Beach.

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2026/02/27 14:37

I am currently a sophomore undergraduate majoring in Information Technology.
The main purpose of the training is to learn about entrepreneurship, and we are planning to visit Intel and Google headquarters, Stanford University and Computer History Museum.

So, I would like to visit some interesting places during my free time on 3/13
(from morning till noon)
to do some sightseeing as well, I would like to know any places you recommend!

Personally, I like NBA, so I would like to go to Warriors shop
but
if I go from San Jose, is it realistic considering round trip time ？

I also want to talk about NBA and welcome anyone who wants to go with me. I would also welcome anyone who would like to talk about the NBA or go with me, so please contact me.

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戌年
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2026/02/19 02:07

I return to Japan every few months for a week or two. I used to rent a pocket wifi, but I was wondering if there is a better way ？
By the way, I have a Garaxy A16 and an iPhone 11. Any advice would be appreciated.

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2026/02/19 (Thu) 16:17
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You could try an eSIM ？
For example, Nomad eSIM offers 30 days/5GB for $10.
I'm sure there are many other cheaper places if you look around, but just FYI ！.

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nuiloamama
2026/02/19 (Thu) 18:52
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I always use
JapanConnect eSIM.
15 days, 10G, 1870 yen.
You will receive a QR code when you apply.
You can put it in your phone while you are in Hawaii
and use it as soon as you arrive in Japan.

Please search eSim for various plans.

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戌年
2026/02/20 (Fri) 03:18
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Yamada-san, nuiloamama
Thanks for the advice ！ I will search Nomad eSIM and JapanConnect eSIM immediately.

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Tsuyoshi
2026/02/23 (Mon) 22:49
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I use Hanacell.
I can keep my Japanese number and it is very convenient when I go back to Japan temporarily.

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2026/02/25 (Wed) 23:59
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Tsuyoshi
Hanacell I have heard of it. I'll look into it ！ Thanks.

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