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To submit a KORA (Kansas Open Records Act) request to the Kansas Department of Revenue, you should submit your request in writing, either by mail or using their online form.You can find the online form and further information on the Kansas Department of Revenue website. [1, 2]
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Online Form:
The Kansas Department of Revenue provides a KORA Request Form (PR-50) on their website.
If state and local officials aren't collecting taxes for a decade, it's a highly unusual and potentially problematic situation. Here's a breakdown of who you might want to contact, depending on your concerns:
Your State's Attorney General: The Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing state laws, including tax laws. They would be a crucial point of contact to inquire about the legality and implications of such a decision.
Your State's Department of Revenue: This department is generally responsible for administering tax laws and collecting taxes. They can explain the specific laws and your rights as a taxpayer. Many departments also have a taxpayer advocate or ombudsman to help you with tax problems or complaints.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service: This is an independent organization within the IRS, which can assist taxpayers with issues they haven't been able to resolve with the IRS directly. While primarily focused on federal taxes, they may be able to offer guidance or direct you to appropriate resources for state and local issues if they are impacting your federal tax situation.
Your Elected Officials: Reaching out to your state and local representatives (state legislators, city council members, etc.) can bring attention to the issue and potentially prompt action or investigation.
Local Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs): If the lack of tax collection is impacting low-income individuals, these clinics might be able to provide assistance, especially if there are related federal tax implications.
In summary, the best course of action is likely to start by contacting the relevant state and local tax agencies to understand the situation and then escalating to the State Attorney General or Taxpayer Advocate Service if necessary. Additionally, contacting elected officials can be beneficial in raising awareness and potentially spurring a resolution
Property taxes are the backbone of local government funding, paying for essential services like schools, roads, police and fire departments, libraries, parks, and more. When one person fails to pay their share, the burden doesn't disappear; it shifts to the rest of the community, creating a ripple effect that impacts everyone.
Here's how:
1. Strain on public services
Reduced funding: Property tax delinquencies lead to a shortfall in expected revenue, forcing local governments to make difficult choices about services and programs.
Cuts to essential services: This could mean fewer resources for schools, jeopardizing class sizes and extracurricular activities, according to HAR.com. It could also result in delayed equipment upgrades or critical infrastructure improvements for public safety services, putting residents at risk.
Deteriorating infrastructure: Less funding for road maintenance could lead to potholes, neglected parks, and delayed repairs, negatively impacting the quality of life for all residents, says HAR.com.
2. Higher costs for everyone else
Increased property taxes: To make up for lost revenue, local governments may be forced to raise property tax rates or rely on other forms of taxation, placing a greater burden on compliant taxpayers.
Administrative expenses: Chasing down delinquent taxes is time-consuming and expensive for municipalities, involving notices, collection efforts, legal fees, and staff time. These costs are often passed on to the taxpayer, even if offset by interest collected on late payments.
3. Negative impact on the community and local economy
Blight and decline: Tax-delinquent properties are at risk of neglect, potentially leading to neighborhood blight, attracting vandalism, and lowering property values in the surrounding area, notes HAR.com.
Neighborhood instability: Delinquencies can lead to increased turnover rates, decreased homeowner occupancy, and reduced community cohesion, according to HAR.com.
Economic disruption: Reduced government revenue and lower property values can deter businesses and investors, hindering economic activity and job creation, says HAR.com.
4. Inequities and unfairness
Unequal burden: The practice of raising taxes on compliant taxpayers to cover delinquencies can exacerbate existing inequalities within a community.
Disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups: Low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners are particularly disadvantaged by the complex tax foreclosure process, says the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
Assessment regressivity: In some cases, expensive homes are undervalued and undertaxed, while less expensive homes are overvalued and overtaxed. This regressivity results in low-value property owners paying a higher effective tax rate than high-value property owners, according to the Property Tax Project.
Reliance on unrealized gains: Property taxes are often based on perceived market value rather than actual purchase prices, meaning homeowners are taxed on the hypothetical worth of their property. This can create a disconnect with a homeowner's actual financial situation, notes AOPTA | The Property Tax Experts.
In essence, when one person neglects their property tax obligations, it creates a domino effect, undermining the very foundation of public services, increasing costs for everyone else, and potentially harming the long-term well-being and stability of the community
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Permitted Uses: Professional Laboratory and Office Use
Lease Term:
Base Term: 10 years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2035, extendable to March 1, 2028, if the certificate of occupancy is delayed.
Renewal Option: Tenant may renew for an additional 5 years, with rent to be renegotiated. Written notice required 90 days prior to the end of the initial term.
Financial Terms:
Minimum Rent: Detailed in Exhibit A (not fully provided in the text).
Security Deposit: $10,000, with $5,000 applied to the first month's rent and $5,000 held as a security deposit.
Additional Rent: Section removed by agreement.
Late Payment: 10% service charge for rent unpaid by the 5th of the month; 18% annual interest on overdue rent.
Key Provisions:
Commencement: Lease starts when the certificate of occupancy is issued, no later than March 1, 2028.
Tenant Improvements: Tenant may install improvements (e.g., walls, plumbing, HVAC) with Landlord’s consent, under a separate agreement, requiring builder’s risk insurance.
Use: Premises for professional laboratory and office use only, with compliance to all laws and no unlawful activities.
Subletting: Tenant may sublet portions of the premises, remaining fully liable, and must provide subtenant details to Landlord.
Repairs & Alterations: Tenant maintains premises; no alterations without Landlord’s consent. Tenant covers damages caused by its actions.
Utilities & Services: Landlord provides heat, AC, water, electricity, janitorial services, and maintenance for common areas, except for Tenant-caused damages. Tenant pays for metered utilities.
Insurance: Tenant must maintain comprehensive liability and property damage insurance, naming Landlord as insured.
Default: Landlord may terminate the lease for Tenant’s bankruptcy, assignment for creditors, receiver appointment, or abandonment. Non-payment or covenant breach allows termination after notice.
Destruction: Partial destruction (<30% of building value, repairable in 120 days) requires Landlord to repair; substantial destruction (>30% or longer repairs) allows either party to terminate.
Access: Landlord may enter for inspections, repairs, or showings (last 180 days of term).
Parking: Tenant has exclusive use of 4 parking stalls.
Rules: Non-smoking building; Tenant must comply with rules in Exhibit B (e.g., no unauthorized signs, no overloading premises, no animals without consent).
Miscellaneous:
Force Majeure: Landlord excused from obligations due to uncontrollable events (e.g., strikes, acts of God).
Modifications: Any changes to the lease must be in writing and signed by both parties.
Binding Nature: Lease binds successors and assigns; Landlord’s liability limited to its equity in the premises.
Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Details security deposit and rent allocation.
Exhibit B: Rules and regulations, including signage, equipment movement, and building conduct.
Effective Date: Date last signed by both parties.This summary captures the key terms of the lease agreement based on the provided document. For precise rent amounts or additional details, refer to Exhibit A or the full agreement.
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