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Marriott send us an email for the first time yesterday informing us of the GET and TAT excise tax in Hawaii. The GET is 6% and the TAT is 4%. "Dear Owner, The following notice is being provided to you at the request of the Hawaii Department of Taxation. NOTICE REGARDING HAWAII TAXES The State of Hawaii imposes a General Excise Tax ("GET") and Transient Accommodations Tax ("TAT") on the proceeds of the rental of timeshare interests. If you elect to rent your timeshare interest whether on your own, through Marriott or through another operator, please note that unless arrangements are made for collection and payment of these taxes, you may be liable for the payment of both the GET and TAT due on the rental proceeds. Failure to timely remit these taxes to the Department of Taxation of the State of Hawaii may result in the assessment of the taxes, interest and penalties against you. Any such liability may be in addition to any federal or Hawaii income tax requirements. Because each individual tax situation varies, you should consult with your accountant or other tax advisor regarding your filing requirements and with respect to the federal, state and local tax consequences of the rental of your timeshare interests. The foregoing does not constitute and should not be construed as a legal or tax opinion or as legal or tax advice. The information in this letter is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code. Marriott Vacation Club"