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Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

INDIVIDUAL SEEKING A STANDARD TAX CLEARANCE

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
A tax clearance letter provides an official statement as to the results of an account review done by the Department of Revenue. The department reviews master tax files to verify if all applicable tax returns are on file; the account is paid in full or on a department approved payment plan; or pending appeal or bankruptcy. The tax clearance process is a comprehensive search to verify compliance with Kansas tax laws.

CAN ANYONE REQUEST AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
Taxes are CONFIDENTIAL. An official tax clearance letter will only be released to the following:

HOW DO I SUBMIT MY TAX CLEARANCE REQUEST?
All Tax Clearance requests must be submitted using the Kansas Department of Revenue Application for Tax Clearance (Form CM-20).

If you are unable to print the Kansas Department of Revenue Application for Tax Clearance (Form CM-20) from the website (Adobe Acrobat required), you can request a copy of the form by calling (785) 296-3199.

Tax information will only be released to the following:

Tax Clearance Requests may be faxed or mailed to:

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COMPANIES SEEKING A STANDARD TAX CLEARANCE

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
A tax clearance letter provides an official statement as to the results of an account review done by the Department of Revenue. The department reviews master tax files to verify if tax accounts with applicable tax types are properly registered; all tax returns are on file; the account is paid in full, on an department approved payment plan; or pending appeal or bankruptcy. The tax clearance process is a comprehensive search to verify compliance with Kansas tax laws.

CAN ANYONE REQUEST AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
Taxes are CONFIDENTIAL. An official tax clearance letter will only be released to the following:

HOW DO I SUBMIT MY TAX CLEARANCE REQUEST?
All Tax Clearance requests must be submitted using the Kansas Department of Revenue Application for Tax Clearance (Form CM-20).

If you are unable to print the Kansas Department of Revenue Application for Tax Clearance (Form CM-20) from the website (Adobe Acrobat required), you can request a copy of the form by calling (785) 296-3199.

An official tax clearance letter will only be released to the following:

Tax Clearance Requests may be faxed or mailed to:

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COMPANIES BIDDING ON STATE CONTRACTS SEEKING A STANDARD TAX CLEARANCE

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
A tax clearance letter provides an official statement as to the results of an account review done by the Department of Revenue. The department reviews master tax files to verify if tax accounts with applicable tax types are properly registered; all tax returns are on file; the account is paid in full, on an department approved payment plan; or pending appeal or bankruptcy. The tax clearance process is a comprehensive search to verify compliance with Kansas tax laws.

CAN ANYONE REQUEST AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
Taxes are CONFIDENTIAL. An official tax clearance letter will only be released to the following:

HOW DO I SUBMIT MY TAX CLEARANCE REQUEST?
All Tax Clearance requests must be submitted using the Kansas Department of Revenue Application for Tax Clearance (Form CM-20).
If you are unable to print the Kansas Department of Revenue Application for Tax Clearance (Form CM-20) from the website (Adobe Acrobat required), you can request a copy of the form by calling (785) 296-3199.

Tax information will only be released to the following:

Tax Clearance Requests may be faxed or mailed to:

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INDIVIDUALS BIDDING ON STATE CONTRACTS SEEKING A STANDARD TAX CLEARANCE

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
A tax clearance letter provides an official statement as to the results of an account review done by the Department of Revenue. The department reviews master tax files to verify if tax accounts with applicable tax types are properly registered; all tax returns are on file; the account is paid in full, on a department approved payment plan; or pending appeal or bankruptcy. The tax clearance process is a comprehensive search to verify compliance with Kansas tax laws.

CAN ANYONE REQUEST AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
Taxes are CONFIDENTIAL. Tax information will only be released to the following:

HOW DO I SUBMIT MY TAX CLEARANCE REQUEST?
All Tax Clearance requests must be submitted using the Kansas Department of Revenue Application for Tax Clearance (Form CM-20).

If you are unable to print the Kansas Department of Revenue Application for Tax Clearance (Form CM-20) from the website (Adobe Acrobat required), you can request a copy of the form by calling (785) 296-3199.

Tax Clearance Requests may be faxed or mailed to:

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STATE AGENCIES WITH NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
A tax clearance letter provides an official statement as to the results of an account review done by the Department of Revenue.  The department reviews master tax files to verify if all applicable tax returns are on file; the account is paid in full or on a department approved payment plan; or pending appeal or bankruptcy. The tax clearance process is a comprehensive search to verify compliance with Kansas tax laws.

CAN ANYONE REQUEST AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
Taxes are CONFIDENTIAL. Tax information will only be released to the following:

HOW WILL THE NEW OR RE-HIRE EMPLOYEE TAX CLEARANCE INFORMATION BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE?

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE NEW OR REHIRE EMPLOYEE FAILS TO COOPERATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IN RESOLVING OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITIES, INCLUDING THE FAILURE TO REMAIN CURRENT ON AN ESTABLISHED PAYMENT PLAN?
The outstanding tax liabilities will be referred to the Department of Administration debtor offset program, under which 25% of an employee’s net (disposable) pay is offset to satisfy outstanding Kansas tax liabilities. In addition, a collection fee of 17% will be added to the balance. Once payroll offset has begun, the only way to stop the deduction is to pay the balance in full. No other pay plans will be considered after payroll offset has begun.

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APPLICANTS, CANDIDATES AND NEWLY HIRED STATE EMPLOYEES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
A tax clearance letter provides an official statement as to the results of an account review done by the Department of Revenue. The department reviews master tax files to verify if all applicable tax returns are on file; the account is paid in full or on a department approved payment plan; or pending appeal or bankruptcy. The tax clearance process is a comprehensive search to verify compliance with Kansas tax laws.

CAN ANYONE REQUEST AN OFFICIAL TAX CLEARANCE LETTER?
Taxes are CONFIDENTIAL. Tax information will only be released to the following:

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE NEW OR REHIRE EMPLOYEE FAILS TO COOPERATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IN RESOLVING OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITIES, INCLUDING THE FAILURE TO REMAIN CURRENT ON AN ESTABLISHED PAYMENT PLAN?
The outstanding tax liabilities will be referred to the Department of Administration debtor offset program, under which 25% of an employee’s net (disposable) pay is offset to satisfy outstanding Kansas tax liabilities. In addition, a collection fee of 17% will be added to the balance. Once payroll offset has begun, the only way to stop the deduction is to pay the balance in full. No other pay plans will be considered at this point.

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