Stacy it is not hard at all ~ you have to file for a state id number and file your taxes as you choose monthly, quarterly, semi annual or annually ~ it is not that hard and if you can find someone to help you the first time you will be set - at the end of the year you have to file Hawaii state taxes as well and your done - the good thing is that Hawaii's sales tax is lower than most (it was 4.188 when I was there 3 years ago) and the shipping will probably be the same as you pay now...not real sure about it ~ the reason SU was not so helpful is because Hawaii is being difficult and SU woud love to take care of that for them as it would be an easier process but Hawaii would rather risk not getting their $ than to let the Home Based Businesses take care of it for them!!!
Also if you do not sell more than either 2500 or something like that you do not even have to file state income taxes at the end of the year on your HBB....So find someone good to talk to when you get there and dont stress it it is no big deal!
Even if you talk to your local CMC or someone that has been doing it a while it is all the same process except you will not carry inventory (which is a good thing!)
Good luck to you and PLEASE ENJOY THE ISLAND - so many go there and do not take the time to see the beauty in being there.....Go to the beaches, Botanical Gardens, Browse through the large hotels downtown - so much to see there! ENJOY!!
Shelley
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