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There were several tax law changes affecting individuals that were enacted Oct. 3, 2008. Most of them apply retroactively. These changes, together with several other popular tax benefits, were included in the controversial financial bail-out legislation to win support from reluctant lawmakers. Although many of the changes will have a modest impact on a relatively small group of taxpayers, they are described below for your general information, as well as their potential applic

On May 20, 2025, the US Senate passed 100-0 the No Tax on Tips Act. The bill establishes a tax deduction against tip income up to $25,000. The tax deduction includes requirements and limitations. The deduction applies to cash tips received during the employee’s course of employment in a job that customarily receives tips. The […]

During legislative sessions in 2024 and 2025, the Kansas legislature enacted amendments to the Kansas Care and Treatment statutes. Additionally, the Kansas legislature significantly amended the Kansas Guardianship and Conservatorship statutes. The changes to the guardianship code take effect January 1, 2026. However, the Kansas Probate Code related to decedent’s estates remains unchanged. The statutory […]

In the past year, I have assisted clients in probating estates and filing determinations of descent in the district courts for Johnson County, Wyandotte County, Leavenworth County, Hodgman County, Franklin County, Ellsworth County, Edwards County, Sumner County, Douglas County, Reno County, Shawnee County, Sedgwick County and Saline County. I am in my 25th year of […]