08-02-2007, 08:22 AM
not that anyone doubts John's expertise, but in support, I was just at the Tax office in Hilo discussing my options and was given this exact information.
I would not do the dedication because I never know what life will bring ...
as for the ag use, the numbers were better with homeowners, for me, than with ag use, but I'm sure there are cases where the ag exemption would be the way to go
... but as John says, you really have to grow and SELL crops. Growing is not an issue for me, but selling on a regular basis demands a certain amount of focus, time, and marketing, that I'm not ready to commit to just now.
I would not do the dedication because I never know what life will bring ...
as for the ag use, the numbers were better with homeowners, for me, than with ag use, but I'm sure there are cases where the ag exemption would be the way to go
... but as John says, you really have to grow and SELL crops. Growing is not an issue for me, but selling on a regular basis demands a certain amount of focus, time, and marketing, that I'm not ready to commit to just now.