Disaccharides are formed by the condensation reactions of two simple sugar molecules. Condensation is the loss of water in a chemical reaction.
Hawaii County. Property tax rates on the Big Island are even lower than those in Honolulu. Hawaii Countyâs average effective tax rate is just 0.25%. Part of the reason for that low rate is that homeowners in Hawaii County who qualify for the homeowner exemption are also eligible for a lower tax rate.
Hawaii does not have a sales tax. Instead, the state collects a 4% general excise tax, which is assessed on all business activities, including retail sales, commissions, rental income and services. Other activities, such as wholesale sales, are taxed at 0.5%.