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Kokua Line: Extra $600 for child hinges on parent’s eligibility
Question: I didn’t get the stimulus, and neither did my 12-year-old daughter and we both got it last time. What’s going on? Read more
Question: I didn’t get the stimulus, and neither did my 12-year-old daughter and we both got it last time. What’s going on? Read more
Question: With a vast number of people laid off and receiving benefits due to the pandemic, I’m wondering how that’s going to affect everybody’s tax return. Read more
Question: Is it too late to register my car with an expired safety check? Read more
Question:I did not file a tax return for years 2018 or 2019. So I received my $1,200 Economic Impact Payment manual check by using the IRS link to the non-filer website. Do I need to refile through the same method to receive the second EIP of $600 and potentially another $1,400 if a third payment is approved? I do have a checking and saving account now for electronic deposits. Also, are income taxes supposed to be paid for any EIP? Read more
Question: I read that some states are offering an additional $100 per week for unemployed gig workers who had mixed W-2 and 1099 forms in 2019. My husband has worked as an independent contractor, and we’ve filed our 1099s faithfully for years. Read more
Question: I am on PEUC. Are we going to lose a week because President Trump held onto the bill? Read more
Question: Will the new plus-up be retroactive to when the last one expired? Read more
Question: How long did PUA get extended? What about the mixed- earners? Any relief for us? Read more
Question: Our trash pickup day is on Friday. Is the city planning an alternate day for us? It will be two Fridays in a row with Christmas and New Year’s. Read more
Question: Is it more expensive to have a funeral on a Saturday? Can funerals even be held now? How can I get this information without calling every mortuary? Read more
Question: Regarding the various COVID-19 scams, what are they doing about the vaccine scams that are sure to follow the rollout of the real vaccines? Read more
Question: Will they text you to cut off electricity? I think it is a scam, so I didn’t click on the link or reply in any way, but I am pretty late on my bill. I didn’t want to call Hawaiian Electric, either. Read more
Question: Are people who come to Hawaii and telework for mainland companies subject to Hawaii income taxes? Read more
Question: Some Hawaii landlords are rejecting government relief to cover unpaid rent because they do not have general excise tax licenses and are not paying taxes on their rental income. The tenants were the ones who applied for the relief, thereby identifying their landlords (808ne.ws/ rentrelief). Now that the state knows who these landlords are, can and/or will the tax department follow up to demand back taxes from these landlords? Read more
Question: Regarding the rent relief (808ne.ws/rent relief), my landlord said she would finish the paperwork, but I guess she didn’t. Is it too late now? Read more
Question: Can a store refuse me entry if I don’t have a mask? Read more
Question: I was supposed to register online but never did, so I didn’t get the $1,200 stimulus. Is it too late? Read more
Question: I have been unemployed since April due to the pandemic. My unemployment benefits are exhausted and I am eligible for extended benefits for 13 weeks. Is the three-jobs-per-week job search required? I thought the governor had waived that and that the waiver was still valid. However, the unemployment office told me to post my resume and list three job searches per week. Could you clarify this? Read more
Question: I believe the mayor made it clear that masks are required “when in public — period.” On Saturday morning while attempting to walk in Kailua and Lanikai beach fronts, I encountered more than 95% of the people unmasked. I was so disgusted by the blatant disregard for the health rules that I ended my walk to protect myself. Am I missing something here? Read more
Question: Can a test taken in Honolulu before departure be used to return to Honolulu without quarantine if the entire trip falls within the 72-hour window? Read more
Question: I understand that if they let PUA expire there won’t be any more payments after Dec. 26, but what about for payments due for before Dec. 26? My claim is still pending (awaiting adjudication). Assuming I am ever approved, will I ever get paid? Read more
