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What’s new for state sales and use taxes

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A Kansas House tax committee has approved legislation that would shrink the overall statewide sales tax on general purchases to 6.3% and nearly halve the state sales tax on groceries, to 3.5%. The legislation wouldn’t alter local city or county sales tax. Sales tax relief isn’t being proposed everywhere though.

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What Do Taxes Have to Do with the NBA Finals?

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But the NBA Finals—and other sporting events—are connected to taxes in a big way. That’s partly due to a lucrative income tax imposed by all but five states known as the “jock tax.” And professional athletes aren’t the only ones affected by the tax. What is the jock tax? The tax has an interesting history.

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What's new in state sales and use taxes

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Kansas retail sales tax collections in May were $240.8 over May 2021 sales tax receipts, the governor said. The current online resource used for sales tax filing (e-TIDES) will be retired this November and the state will move sales tax services to the online system currently used for most other tax types, myPATH.

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What You Need to Know About Taylor Swift Tickets and a New IRS Rule

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) If you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan or a “Swiftie,” you might have wondered recently whether Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are dating. But all the excitement and talk about Taylor’s appearance at an NFL game has also raised questions about what Eras Tour tickets have to do with taxes.

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What You Need to Know About Taylor Swift Tickets and a New IRS Rule

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) If you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan or a “Swiftie,” you might have wondered recently whether Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are dating. But all the excitement and talk about Taylor’s appearance at an NFL game has also raised questions about what Eras Tour tickets have to do with taxes.

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Understanding Estate Planning Will Help Limit Your Tax Liability

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By Tylor Willis, CFP, The Kansas City Star (TNS) Most of us want to preserve or grow our wealth. One crucial aspect of wealth management is creating a holistic financial plan that includes your estate and tax strategy. ©2023 The Kansas City Star. Here are four strategies to consider adding to your financial plan.

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Kansas City Earnings Tax Refund Requirements Face New Update, Will St. Louis Be Next?

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Kansas City has amended an ordinance which added extra steps to the earnings tax refund process for non-resident taxpayers. The previous ordinance was added in March 2022 and required that non-resident taxpayers file a claim against the city in small claims court in order to apply for an earnings tax refund.

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