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サマー
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2024/12/02 02:33

I have a cousin with a 5 year old boy who will be here next year around GW. Of course, summer school hasn't started and he will probably only be there for a week or so, but he would like the opportunity to interact with the local kids. Do you have any suggestions for activities ？?

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レイ
2024/12/06 (Fri) 13:42
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Indoor playgrounds(keiki kingdom, kids city etc.)

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サマー
2024/12/06 (Fri) 17:58
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Sure ！
It's not a problem if it's too hot or raining and you might be able to meet other kids.
Thank you ♪

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Venmo
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2024/12/05 10:53

I use FB and IG to buy and sell unwanted items privately.
I get paid by Venmo or paypal, but is there a rule that says I have to file a tax return if my income is over 200,000 yen per year?

I did a quick search and found that it depends on the state, but I didn't know the amount in Hawaii.
Thank you very much.

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こーの字
2024/12/06 (Fri) 13:07
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This is my understanding, which I quickly researched because I was curious.
Anyone, please point out if my understanding is incorrect.

As a general rule, it seems that if you sell your own unused items for less than the purchase price, no tax is due.
https://www.fusiontaxes.com/thought-leadership/blog/do-i-have-to-pay-taxes-on-proceeds-from-my-garage-sale/#:~:text=In%20the %20vast%20majority%20of,amount%20of%20cash%20in%20hand.

When exchanging money via Paypal, Sending to a friend （ without protection ） is not taxed. Paying for an item or service （ with protection ） may be taxable
https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/whats-the- difference-between-friends-and-family-or-goods-and-services-payments-help277

Paying for an item or service if more than the specified amount is transferred, Paypal has to report it to the IRS as a 1099-K.
https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/will-paypal-report-my-sales-to-the-irs-help543

Furthermore, here is a 1099-K for a private sale. What to do ？ but ultimately you should consult a tax professional.
Will the updated 1099-K threshold change apply if I sell personal property, like a couch or an item at a garage sale, if it was sold for less than its Will I be issued a Form 1099-K?
Form 1099-K is an IRS informational tax form that is used to report goods and services payments received by a business or individual in the While payment service providers, like PayPal and Venmo, are required by the IRS to send customers a Form-1099K if they meet the threshold amount ($ 5,000 for calendar year 2024, $ 2,500 for calendar year 2025, or $ 600 for calendar years 2026 and beyond^) PayPal is required to report the total gross amount of payments received for goods and services. PayPal is required to report the total gross amount of payments received for goods and services which can include:

Amounts from selling personal items at a loss
Refunded We encourage customers to speak with a tax professional when reviewing their 1099-K and 1099-K tax returns. We encourage customers to speak with a tax professional when reviewing their 1099-Ks to determine whether specific amounts are classified as taxable income. I think this will not be a problem if the transaction is less than the amount, but in a few years $ it seems that 1099-Ks will be issued for transactions over 600, which could complicate the tax return process.

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2024/12/06 (Fri) 13:27
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Could you please explain
again in a clearer way?

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こーの字
2024/12/06 (Fri) 17:13
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I don't know if #4 is the same as the questioner, but ・・・
if there is a $ 5,000+ transaction on Paypal for an item or service on 2024, the
1099-K form, Paypal will send a 1099-K to the IRS and the taxpayer.
Basically, the amount shown on the 1099-K should be reported as income on your tax return, but if you sell unused items （ and the sale price is lower than the purchase price ） you may not be eligible.
However, PayPal's comment is that you should seek the opinion of a tax accountant or other expert to determine whether or not you are eligible.

In summary, I think it would be a good idea to consult a tax accountant for more information.

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りんご
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2024/12/03 15:55

Is it safe to eat an apple that has been bitten by a squirrel or bird if you cut off the bitten part

？?

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キビシイ
2024/12/03 (Tue) 18:32
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The following points should be noted ：

Risk of pathogens: parts of the animal that have been gnawed by wildlife may carry pathogens or parasites. Squirrels and birds, in particular, can carry germs as they travel from one place to another.

Judging by appearance: If the nibbled part is small and visually unremarkable, the nibbled part may be cut off and eaten. However, it is important to do so with great care.

Washing and disinfecting: Washing the apple thoroughly and, if possible, disinfecting it with an edible disinfectant before eating can reduce the risk.

All in all, if safety is important, it is safer not to eat apples that have been bitten by squirrels or birds.

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りんご
2024/12/04 (Wed) 10:10
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Mr. Kibishii

I will not think about how to cut them off, but only eat the apples that are safe.

Thank you very much.

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2024/12/05 (Thu) 00:39
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I was born in the Showa period, and I ate cabbage and other vegetables full of worm-eaten holes and caterpillars, but I didn't mind. ！
If they ate squirrels, it would be a problem, but if they ate apples, I'd eat them.

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こつぶ
2024/11/22 23:32

I want to change the oil in my car but I don't know where to do it.
Is there a good and cheap place ？?

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donburi
2024/11/23 (Sat) 11:35
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You didn't mention where you live.
Oil change near me
If you do a search, you'll get some recommendations.

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2024/11/24 (Sun) 12:41
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Gas stations are good.

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良物件に巡り会い隊⭐︎隊員1号
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2024/12/02 18:44

I applied to view a property and
the person on the other end told me to check my credit report at the following website and
send a scrubbed copy of my credit score.
He said, "I need a certain score to prevent strange people from coming to view the property.
Is that possible ？

score3.livecredit.us

To begin with, this site is real ？
If you know anything about it, please tell me.

Here is a Craigslist listing, by the way.
*We are aware that there are many scams on craigslist.

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れんと
2024/12/02 (Mon) 22:27
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This is a real site, and anyone who tells you to use it is a scammer.

Showing credit history etc. in advance is prohibited by real estate law.
So if you get a reply like this, it is definitely a scam.

In such cases, please BLOCK and ignore. It is dangerous.

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良物件に巡り会い隊⭐︎隊員1号
2024/12/03 (Tue) 00:56
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#2 RENTO
Thank you for the information.
I guess you are right.
They want to know about credit history, accident information, etc.
before previewing.
"No, no, after the preview,"
I know that, but it's such a good property that
I tend to think, "If it's true, … I'd like to know.

I've come to my senses.

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れんと
2024/12/03 (Tue) 13:58
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Member #1

I'm sure you're getting a kickback by getting me to subscribe to this service.

I said to someone else earlier, "I have a credit history
so I will provide that information." I said, "Only sites I approve
are allowed. Other than that, he said no." I replied,
"That's a scam." He stopped replying to me at all.

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2024/12/03 (Tue) 14:17
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#2 Mr. Lento

Oh, I see
that is such an advantage.

Thank you for your valuable information.

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Kana
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2024/11/26 12:04

For various reasons, I will not be able to work full time until the end of next year, so I am thinking that I will have to enroll myself
rather than through my workplace for a certain period of time after the divorce.
I would appreciate any information about health insurance, such as recommendations if you have purchased it yourself.

I have heard that there are Japanese-owned hospitals, but I have also seen that they are available
with insurance associated with a credit card. Is there anyone who has Japanese insurance and uses this hospital ？?

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ハワイのお母さん
2024/11/26 (Tue) 13:28
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If your monthly income does not exceed $1,990 per month (including tax and gratuity)
you can join HMSA Quest ！ 😊

You can visit any hospital
for eye, dental and medical care but only for teeth
if you have an emergency toothache and need it pulled.
only if you have an emergency toothache and need to have it pulled
they don't charge you for doctor visits

when you apply for membership, you have to provide the office with your pay stubs for the last 3 months, but if you explain that you changed from full time to part time and no longer get insurance, you can get by with it.

You can send a copy of your paystubs, but
you should call the Quest office and inquire
first

the phone lines are always busy, so call early.
it is safer

there is no bank balance check, so don't worry

good luck!

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Kana
2024/12/01 (Sun) 11:55
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Thanks for the information.
I checked the HMSA website. I will try to contact them as soon as possible later in the week.

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Ginger
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2024/12/03 (Tue) 11:06
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There is a service organization called Aloha Medical Mission (dental clinic)
where practitioners volunteer to clean teeth and treat cavities
. There is a donation box, but the cost is not too much.
Aloha Mission 808 847 3400
There used to be a Chinese organization, but they are no longer
available.

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Honolulu Marathon
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2024/12/01 01:05

I have signed up and received my email, but have not received my entry number yet.
I think I received it last year around this time, but my memory is not so clear and I don't remember.
I also sent an email a week ago inquiring about it but have not received a reply, so I would appreciate it if someone could give me some information
about whether I have already received it or not yet. Thank you in advance.

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2024/12/01 (Sun) 10:09
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I, too, have yet to come.
Last year I came 4 days ago, but my son's, who signed up with me, never came
You can find your bib number by entering your name and date of birth on a
tablet installed at the convention center.

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Honolulu Marathon
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2024/12/01 (Sun) 21:23
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Sean0914

Thank you for the information. I am relieved to know that I can find it at the convention center.

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コメちゃん
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2024/11/30 23:38

Nice to meet you, I am looking for a bilingual
marriage counselor, preferably Japanese-English bilingual.
I am unable to talk to my family about sensitive matters
and I am at a loss.
If anyone has any information, please let me know.
Thank you very much.

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Snail-mail
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2024/11/25 21:59

Nice to meet you ！

I am married to an American and hold a GC. When we got married, I took my husband's surname in the Japanese family register. In the U.S., I kept my maiden name and switched my GC to 10 years, which I recently received after 3 years.
I recently renewed my passport with my new surname and my maiden name in brackets, but I am panicking ？ that it is a problem that my passport and GC have different surnames.
Would this be a problem ？
I thought I would keep my maiden name in the US, but should I not do that ？？?

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2024/11/26 (Tue) 10:18
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In my case, it is a bit opposite.

・ Japanese family register → I have a marriage notation but chose to keep my maiden name → I thought my husband's name would be written in katakana
・ Passport → maiden name ＋（ husband's name ）＋ Name and Name and
・ Green Card → Surname

I have been to Japan many times with this.　I have been to Japan many times with this.

It was a long time ago.　
When I did web check in to Japan, I could not do web check in because the name on the passport and the name on the ticket did not match.

Then, after going to the airport, I asked ？ how to avoid the error next time, and was told that I could issue a ticket with the name in parentheses, but then the name on my frequent flyer card would be changed and my existing mileage would be lost.　In the end, I am still having my ticket issued with only my husband's name.

But now that I think about it.　？
） But now I think... But the exact reason why it stopped giving me errors ？？ is because I always use the same place.　

But still, isn't it slow to get the GC ？
Does your husband also have your surname ？ or is it different ？（ that's why it took so long ？ I guess it doesn't matter ？）

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2024/11/30 (Sat) 20:09
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Nice to meet you. In my case, it is the opposite of the Lord's. I have kept my maiden name in Japan and changed it to my husband's last name in the U.S.
The last name on my passport and green card are different, but I buy airline tickets every time with the name on my passport and have no problems.
By the way, in the past I have never been pointed out that my name is different with regard to airline tickets, but
the other day I tried to switch to a driver's license with ID at the DMV and was unable to create it because my name was different.
（ If it is a regular driver's license, there seems to be no problem ） I hope this helps.

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