New Payroll Reporting for Overtime: What Kansas Employers Actually Have to Do
New federal deductions for tips and the FLSA overtime premium start in 2025, but W-2s/withholding don’t change until 2026. Here’s exactly what Kansas employers should do now: track the FLSA premium separately, prep systems, and communicate clearly to staff.
New Car-Loan Interest Deduction: What Counts and How to Claim
New for 2025–2028: deduct up to $10,000/year of interest on a new, U.S.-assembled personal vehicle loan—no itemizing required. See income limits, what qualifies (first-lien loan, VIN on return), what doesn’t (used/leased/fleet), and simple planning tips.
No More Taxes on Tips and Overtime? What Kansas Workers Need to Know
New federal deductions let eligible workers deduct up to $25,000 in tips and $12,500/$25,000 in FLSA overtime premium (2025–2028). Learn what counts (card tips yes, no service charges), who qualifies (SSN + MFJ if married), and how 2025 transition rules and 2026 reporting work.
Trump Accounts: A New Way to Build Wealth for Your Children
A concise, accurate guide to Trump Accounts: when contributions begin (July 4, 2026), who can contribute, the $5,000/$2,500 limits, the $1,000 newborn deposit, and the strict low‑fee index‑only investments.
New $12,000 Tax Break for Kansas Seniors: The Senior Deduction Explained
Kansas seniors get a new $6,000 deduction per eligible person ($12,000 per couple filing jointly) for 2025–2028. See who qualifies, how the phase‑out works, and why Social Security may still be taxable—plus smart planning moves to maximize this temporary break.
Strategic Business Planning Under the One Big Beautiful Bill
Strategic tax planning under the One Big Beautiful Bill can meaningfully improve outcomes for business owners through 2028—especially seniors, buyers of new U.S.-assembled vehicles, and teams with overtime or tipped staff. See how to time income, purchases, entity compensation, and Trump Account benefits (starting July 2026) to maximize cash flow while these provisions last.
