Cinco de Mayo 2024

After much “gnashing of teeth,” the recalculation of Hawai’i tax returns for the 2022 and 2023 years was completed and scribbled on a paper towel. The purpose, of course, was to determine if any refund(s) would be forthcoming with the submission of amended tax returns.

The empire tax figures for the 2022 year had to be “reverse engineered” because the letter that detailed the changes never arrived. Based on the tax paid, an approximation of the taxable income and AGI were determined within a $50 range. No “reverse engineering” was required for the 2023 year since the appropriate letter was received.

The Hawai’i tax was then calculated for both years. As it turns out, the payment was found to be correct for the 2022 year (even with different figures), and an overpayment of $337 was found for the following year. The decision to file amended tax returns for both years was considered, but only the 2023 year is the most feasible.

There are still problems occurring when attempting to access the Subway® on-line account. Another password reset was required. An attempt was made to add the credit card to the account, but the task was not possible in the Web browser. An attempt may be made using the “app.” More likely, the $42 in rewards will be used during in-store purchases. Then, adios Subway®!

Alas, a shitty Cinco de Mayo, eh? Well, at least there was a brief evening outing at the International Marketplace. The homeless guy was even there to join in the festivities. Adios amigos, adios!

Addendum: The “reverse engineered” figures for the 2022 empire tax return make no sense. The sole variable was the percentage of the retirement stipend that is taxable. Only 50% and 85% are used in those calculations. Neither was apparently used in the recalculation.

Miscellany: Data usage on Visible has dropped to about 200 MB per day, the lowest it has ever been. Obviously, the reason is that the approved Web site list is very short. In addition, free wireless hotspots are exploited whenever possible.