IRS: Kansas nonfilers risk refunds if late 1996 returns aren’t filed
The IRS estimates more than 16,000 Kansas taxpayers who did not file 1996 returns could lose about 14 million dollars in refunds if late returns aren’t received by April 15. If 1997 or 1998 returns remain unfiled, 1996 refunds may be held. Eligible workers may miss EITC refunds if late. Taxpayers should file by mid March and can seek help nationwide.
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Internal Revenue Service
Kansas
IRS
David Palmer
EITC
Its.govas
Social Security benefits based on earnings explained
Ottawa Social Security Manager explains how benefits are tied to average earnings, not taxes. The article notes tax rates, wage bases for 1999 and 2000, and how low earners, average earners, and maximum earners receive different percentages of prior monthly earnings, with example benefits for January 2000 retirees. It advises checking the Social Security Statement via phone or the SSA website.
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Mike Devlin
Ottawa
Social Security Manager
IRS
Social Security
Ssa
Toll-free tax info line expands Kansas Department of Revenue access
The Kansas Department of Revenue now offers a toll-free line at 1-877-526-7738 for help filing state tax forms and a separate 1-800-894-0318 for refund information. Revenue Secretary Karla Pierce says the department added personal assistance to reduce busy signals and wait times after months of system improvements.
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Kansas Department of Revenue
Kansas Revenue
Karla Pierce
Department of Revenue
Pierce
Medicare loses 13.5 billion to fraud and errors in 1999
U S government auditors report Medicare wasted 13.5 billion dollars in 1999, about 8 cents of every dollar paid, with total outlays reaching 169.5 billion. The audit cites rising documentation errors and documentation guidelines as HFCA expands education to reduce improper payments. Three former years showed higher losses, and lawmakers urge more aggressive action.
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Washington
Medicare
Nancy- Ann Min DeParle
Health Care Financing Administration
Chuck Grassley
R. Towa
Treasury
DeParle
HFCA
Department of Health and Human Services
Inspector General
June Gibbs Brown
Brown
HHS
HHS Inspector General
Census panel warns link between undercount and federal aid loss
A Census Monitoring Board report warns California and Texas could lose over 5 billion and 1.9 billion respectively if the 2000 census undercount mirrors 1990. New York City’s five counties would lose 2.5 billion, while Pennsylvania and Michigan could gain over 2 billion and 1 billion.
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Washington
California
Texas
Census Bureau
U.S. Census Monitoring Board
New York City
Pennsylvania
Michigan
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