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Kansas Suspends Income Tax Refunds
Kansas is suspending income tax refunds and may not be able to pay its employees on time.
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Posted by: Rhonda
Location: Hutchinson
on Feb 17, 2009 at 03:20 PM
The Republican Party has destroyed this coountry. Historically the Republicans have always been about the wealthy and big business. I believe the time has come to abolish this cancerous party from Our government system, and start a new party that has the best interest of the people, not its pockets, in mind. I do believe it is a great time for a change!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Let Obama know how you feel www.whitehouse.gov it couldn't hurt!
Posted by: Ted
Location: Kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 03:17 PM
Typical stupid or ignorant Kansas. The governor does not spend the money, the governor does not make the budget, the governor only makes recommendations. The House and senate ( Majority Republicans) set the spending amounts, set the taxes, and screw up in the name of tax cuts. I don't like taxes, but I need roads, police, firemen, teachers, and they should be paid a living wage and things kept up. Our universities need major rebuilding because enough was never spent to do proper mainatinence. Can't blame that on the governor...it is the legislature who tells what to spend and on what. They have never passed the governor recommendations and she can only do what they allocate the funds to do. It's not her it's the Republican legislature that has screwed up the system.
Posted by: William
Location: South Central Kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 02:47 PM
How is it that they are getting away with this. I don't see how it is not against the law. I don't get paid the money that I have worked hard for all year, just because people want to play games. Its no wonder politicians get a bad name all the time.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 at 02:37 PM
Now its not the postal workers we got to be leary of! I know that it probably really makes people who work @ SRS mad to have to authorize other peoples money all the while worrying if you are going to get your own. WOW now maybe when someone calls about their assistance being late you will return their phone call.
Posted by: CJ
on Feb 17, 2009 at 02:34 PM
So if the worker of the state isn't going to be paid, will the governor and other government office personal not get a pay check too? Sounds fair to me that if state employee will not get paid, neither should the government.
Posted by: Ticked off!
Location: Working for free in KS!
on Feb 17, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Could someone please explain to me why my exhusband is allowed to receive food stamps, cash assistance, and medicaid with his new family when he is a felon who doesn't pay his child support. If I didn't have a good job, I would be on welfare too! Then my family and I could be supported by the same people allowing my ex to sit home and live off the money that myself and others pay to this state! But wait, I'm a state employee who won't get paid this week! Now what?
Posted by: Go figure
Location: Larned
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Since I'm not going to get my check Friday is the State going to give me food stamps, cash assistance, Medicaid, and utility assistance? Of course not, I make too much money! It doesn't matter that I'm not going to receive the check I earned! Those who CHOOSE not to work will continue to receive all the benefits that myself and other state employees should be able to receive when we don't get paid!
Posted by: bh
Location: central kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:25 PM
one other thing bob, I hope you or none of your family ends up in a nursing home while on your wonderful welfare check because it is state paid Nurses that ensure that you or your family member is not being mistreated while there, sleep well bob.
Posted by: bh
Location: central kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:22 PM
this is for bob from wichita, I hope if you have to travel a state highway home with your welfare check you don't get jumped by someone for the money because that state trooper you are laughing at might not be there to help, and lets pray that you don't have a breakin by a paroled felon because there were no corrections officers to keep him in prison and no parole officers to keep him in check, good luck with that bob.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:02 PM
FYI...The state, by statute, has 2 months after you file to issue your refund check. After that, they will have to pay you interest (last rate I could find was 6%)
Posted by: Laura
Location: wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Who are they to take away peoples pay checks and money? Is anyone going to not pay them? How about they sacrafice they're paychecks to make sure the schools and employees still get the money they need. Oh that's right they wouldn't approve of that. As long as they are still getting they're money they don't care what happens to the rest of us. How do they think they're helping out the economy by taking away peoples money? Is it even leagal to not pay anybody for the work they are doing?
Posted by: Brad
Location: Ellsworth
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM
I think some politians have lost sight of why they have their jobs. It is Kansas Taxpayers who put them there to represent us, not use us as bargaining chips to achieve their political goals. Do you understand the numbers you are affecting with not paying state employees. Do you want to do their jobs. Do you want to be out at 3:00 a.m. pushing snow for people you have never met off the highway so they can get to work, do you want to be patroling the highways on a Holiday while your family is having dinner to celebrate, do you want to be walking a prison living unit dealing with a guy who is mad at the world and the world is what you represent when you walk in front of him. And most importantly as employees of the people of Kansas, who pays your wages? Quit bickering and represent your people already.
Posted by: Taxpayer
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:46 PM
If the state government can suspend paying OUT tax refunds, can those of us that expect to owe more at tax time suspend paying IN to the state coffers as well? Sure, shifting money around is a fairly common thing, but you're robbing Peter to pay Paul, and that makes Peter pretty sore.
Posted by: kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:31 PM
to ted....how funny you are to blame this on republicans. if im not mistaken our governor is democrat. She is a mess, we would love to see her leave kansas, but to go to washington. She cant even lead the state of kansas let alone the united states. that should be interesting in itself. But i agree she will fit in with the rest of the obama group. Kansan's need to start praying. There are to many tell all signs showing the end is coming, and i hope everyone is ready. next step one world currancy mark my words.....
Posted by: teri
Location: KS
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM
So...Is this going to do something to my state disability check? My only income? I hope it doesn't go that far! Has anything been said about those checks yet?
Posted by: Me
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:14 PM
I hear what people are saying and understand the anger and the frustration, but what I don't understand is why we take it out on each other instead of our government. They will keep walking all over us, keep messing with our lively hood unless we as the people say enough. They work for us and if it take every single person writing to their congress, threatening their jobs instead of buying into the bull maybe we the people can do something. I am a republican but can honestly say I'm sick of both sides. I'm tired of the crap that is filtering down to us and wondering when we as people will say enough. You work us, now start acting like it.
Posted by: LJS
Location: Kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:12 PM
We are all in the same boat, I have a family of 4 I am the only one earning a paycheck rightnow because my husbands business isn't making enough for him to take a paycheck. I only make $9 per hour and a mortgage of over $800 per month. We are very much struggling but I am not whinning about it because I know there are people out there who have it so much worse than I do. This is a nation wide problem due to the economy people, you can't just blame one person everyone has lived beyond their means for a long time. It was just a matter of time before this happened. Here it is and everyone wants to pass the buck and blame someone else.
Posted by: Gena
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:11 PM
This is in response to Kim at 11:45. I many times had went to bed hungry because I was a single teenage mother. I never felt like it was the taxpayer's fault that I got pregnant so therefore I never got any assistance. Instead I got a job, worked my butt off to support me and my daughter. I got an education and believe me I don't make a lot of money. Like I said before there are people out there that do need help but they do make it too easy for people to stay at home and draw welfare and I believe that is the main reason this state is in so much trouble. God help all the state workers who probably won't be recieving their hard earned paychecks
Posted by: Jenny
Location: Pittsburg, KS
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I work for the state at a university - I might not be getting paid on Friday. That is a cause for complaint. As far as the income tax refunds go ... you get until April 15th to send yours in, if April 15th comes and goes without a refund check THEN you'll have cause for complaint
Posted by: Starla
Location: McPherson
on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:55 AM
With my state income tax I was going to pay off my child support in full, but my question is: is the state going to take all of my state refund? Is my child support going to keep accumilating and I will still be liable?
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: WICHITA
on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:48 AM
When are we going to do something about the illegals here in Kansas and the US? They collect welfare, food stamps, it costs us more to educate their children, they get free health care (check it out- Doctors & hospitals won't even charge them as they know they can't find them or collect). Children should be citizens of the countries their parents are! Every time some illegal comes across the border and drops a baby on our soil we end up paying for it and the rest of the family. The citizens of the US cannot afford this anymore. It is about time we took care of our country and citizens first. Now it seems we can't even get the money We are owed! Where will it end? Here in Kansas we are taxed to death on vehicles, property, sales, etc. ENOUGH!!!!!
Posted by: anonymous
Location: wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:11 AM
How many people rely on tax refund checks? What do you do the other 11 months out of the year to get along? I usually get money back but this year I owe a little, but I have never been so dependant on that money that my world would come crashing down if I didn't get it by a certain date. To the state employees I feel bad for you, it's not fair. Hopefully they will get it taken care of before you have bill collectors knocking on your door.
Posted by: dkh
Location: central kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:09 AM
This is for Bob from Wichita who doesn't care because he says he will still get his welfare check on time. Maybe you shouldn't be so confident, and maybe if you didn't have that mindset, you wouldn't be on welfare.
Posted by: Crystal
Location: Hays
on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:07 AM
This is enough for me to cxhange how many exemptions I take to the max and next year not file. To bad its not simple math when it comes to the gov. cause I would be in major turmoil at some point for not paying that, but if the state wants to keep money that I overpaid there are no repercussions. I see it as I loaned them that money through out the year to pay their employees. So , where did the money go to pay them from the beginning? Kansas was broke earlier in the year and chose to do nothing about it. I am abig on teamwork and all of us pulling it together, but this is a republican force on sebelius. Luckily she is a compassionate governor.. imagine how bad the situation is for her. Sign something she does not agree with to give the public thewir money or fight it and hold the money.. Umm, excuse me... where is the president on this? Hello? Can't he loan the state the money? if I wasnt a full time student, employee and single parent... I'd be in topeka lobbying this
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Stop people from claimin kids on their taxes that don't have any then maybe there won't be such a tax shortage!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Scrap welfare huh? Yea that's the answer! Lets just blame the poor folks for all our problems and leave them worse off so that we get ours. Who really cares if someone else's kid goes hungry as long as we eat....
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: NE Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Like I said in previous emails. Kansas takes, takes and takes. Gives absolutely nothing back to there citizens. Kansas is going to crash. The economy is real bad but here in the State of Kansas its worse! I can not live here any longer. We can not make it here we will be out in the streets! No wonder people are bitter and hateful here. Thanks Kansas for the experience, we are leaving and going back HOME! I will NEVER come back here again. Good luck to all of you!
Posted by: me
Location: not you
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Well instead of sending the 50.00 i owe to the State for taxes, I'm going to give it to my neighbor so she can keep getting her medicine. At least something good will come of my money that was supposed to go to the State. Maybe the State politicians should give up their salaries for the next 6 months.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: WICHITA
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM
The Governor should not get a paycheck, or have the remodeling finished. Anyone in office should have to live on minimum wage, pay for their own health insurance, and their children should go to public schools. All their family members, relatives, etc should have to try to get a job in the work force where everything is filled by illegals or people on work visas from other countries. They need to live in the world we do!
Posted by: kden
Location: ict
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM
crap like this is why one day the american people is say we have had enough and we will tkae back our country.....washington....you had better start paying attention but from what i have seen lately ..you guys are off in dream land!!...
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Actually LB you are incorrect. I am a salaried KS State employee and my pay is waaaayyy less than average for this industry. I am also in danger of not being paid. I support a family of 5 with my income.
Posted by: Mae
Location: Kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:28 AM
They are spreading more fear with already stressed out residents of Kansas.Do they really think people will spend money that goes to sales taxes.
Posted by: mominks
Location: butler county
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:35 AM
So our state government totally dropped the ball with regard to the state checkbook, huh? Gee, sounds like Sebelius would fit in great in Washington!
Posted by: Shanon
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:31 AM
My property taxes are due this month, I guess my budget shortfall prevents me from paying them. Oh but wait, if I dont take care of my obligations, I get fined and will be breaking the law. Our lawmakers are playing around with peoples lives just to prove who is the biggest dog on the block. I am ashamed of them.
Posted by: Outraged
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:24 AM
First off, all you people blaming people on welfare for this are idiots! Welfare programs HAVE been cut tremendously. Also stop criticizing people who claim their OWN kids on their taxes and start screaming about those who illegally claim other people's kids! Plus the $475 a month they give you to live off with 4 kids doesnt make ends meet anyway! And by the way NO I AM NOT ON WELFARE but I have had to use it till I got on my feet. Why isn't anyone screaming about all the $$$$ paid to the legal kidnappers (who work for the state) who get paid thousands a month to hold our children hostage? Maybe if they quit handing out so many big bonuses for adopting out our kids then maybe someone else can get paid... Im glad some of those scum are not getting paid now maybe when they fall into a bad situation someone will take their kids and adopt them out for a FAT BONUS! Lol Or better yet they will just get another job and stop the baby trafficing!
Posted by: Amanda
Location: Garden Plain
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:24 AM
I think that this is sad that our own state cannot even pay its people back, We all have paided money to the state all year long and now their saying we can't have our refunds for the year. What is the state spending all our money on, to where they are dead broke. Can the state explain how all of us are expecting to pay our bills? Peopel depend on this every year, Its sad I guess we can't even depend on our own state now. I think instead of giving us all this money for road repairs we should get the money to pay our bills! Roads can wait people can't put a hold on a house payment.
Posted by: dennis
Location: wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:22 AM
the state will seize your stuff if you owe $2.00 what should the people seize from the state when they don't pay
Posted by: Ted
Location: Kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:16 AM
All who are complaining, if you voted for 1 Republican in the last election_ YOU are to blame. You can't cut taxes and have schools, roads, Police, fire protection, and all the services you want and demand and cut taxes. That is the Republican answer to everything: CUT TAXES!! Then the REPUBLICAN Legislature in Kansas sets a budget that can't be met in a recession because they cut taxes. So next time when you vote vote Libertatian, Green Party, or Democratic..whatever but NO REPUBLICANS.
Posted by: ls
Location: mulvane
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:14 AM
so because the state cant get there crap in line we the people pay for it again. some of us are depending on our refund checks. we pay our stuff on time but they cant pay us on time? lets all just keep dending over and taking it cause it feels so good. its all BS
Posted by: DACIA
Location: WICHITA
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:05 AM
KANSAS IS QUICK TO TAKE OUR MONEY, BUT NOT SO QUICK TO GIVE IT BACK. IF WE HESITATED TO PAY THE STATE, THERE WOULD BE PENALTIES. SO WHAT ARE THEIR PENALTIES GOING TO BE?
Posted by: Cliff
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Governor Sebelius, You should be ashamed to call yourself our Governor and let something like this happen to the people that voted you into office. Their are so many peole out there who are counting on that check to put food on their table for their kids. Will you go hungry? Don't think so. It is very wrong, hope you sleep well tonight.
Posted by: A.N. Muss
Location: Hugoton
on Feb 17, 2009 at 08:45 AM
What more proof do we need that it should be renamed the ReTHUGlican party? So what if we don't pay the legislature? Oh, yeah. They make those decisions, so they can decide to pay themselves, too, while they keep us hostage. It's GOOD to be king. What a bunch of crooked thugs! Okay, let's REMEMBER instead. Every single one of these thug clowns--gone--next November. No forgiveness, no amnesia, no more ReTHUG bosses and their extortion. Send them all back home. They can find jobs as telemarketers. That's all they're good for, anyway.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: WICHITA
on Feb 17, 2009 at 08:44 AM
WE STATE EMPLOYEES SHOULD STOP WORKING UNTIL WE GET PAID. YOU GUYS NEED TO THINK WHO THAT INCLUDES. A LOT OF AGENCIES, HUM. TOPEKA NEEDS TO WISE UP.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: hutchinson
on Feb 17, 2009 at 08:42 AM
You will still get your federal return. We won't get our paychecks a little different. We rely on our checks to get through week to week. I have a family that may go hungry until we get paid. Maybe we should all look at who we vote into office.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Newton
on Feb 17, 2009 at 08:39 AM
In response! My husband works for the state at the prison and for the NATIONAL GUARD he did not do any of this and he will NOT GET PAID FRIDAY! We have children and bills this comment was so out of line......... glad I lost him for a year for peopel to say stupid stuff like that.....Posted by: Terri Location: Kansas on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:59 PM For all you state workers, who may not receive a paycheck, you know the ones of you who have help illegals get on programs using our taxes dollars when they should not even be here. The ones of you who give out welfare, the ones who help people get unemployment when they are very capable of working. Do you feel different now that you gave away your own paycheck?
Posted by: ANONYMOUS
Location: KS
on Feb 17, 2009 at 08:33 AM
This is politics first class!! Several questions were raised in an e-mail that was sent to me. Any other position who does not do their job is replaced, this did not happen overnight, what wait till the critical moment to attempt to FIX_IT. The average person work at job to be eligable for retirement, do our officials in Topeka? If they want state employees to do more for less, Is this the forst year they are truely earning the money we pay them? How many years has the budget beeen balanced on paper? Will they get their automatic pay raise, that does not have to be brought up every year for vote, in statute? Save $$ reduce the number of reps and senators at state and federal level? Reduce the travel, talk of freezing state travel exists. Lead by example for the recomendations they make, sound good? What does this move do for those who use this for specific expense each year, no refunds? Punishing the innocent state employees is irresponsible at best in attempt to pay politics.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Is it the taxpayers fault for our state budget to be so far out there that they can't pay the people what is owed to them? I think not we need someone who can budget and take care of our state funds the right way!!!!! Now get it together and pay the employees and pay people their state taxes we should not have to suffer due to someones spending stupidity!!!!
Posted by: Jenn
on Feb 17, 2009 at 08:10 AM
I would be fine giving up my tax refund if I knew it was going to something productive. However, last night I witnessed a woman buying over $50 worth of JUNK food for her 4 children.....Why don't we cut off the free loaders and let the hard working people get their money back. My refund wouldn't have been much to anybody else but it would have made a world of difference to me. This is the start of something terrible for not only the states but the nation as a whole.
Posted by: Cindi
Location: Mulvane
on Feb 17, 2009 at 07:57 AM
The Governor is not at fault here. Moving money around is a normal aspect of business. The Republicans will not sign the certificate because they want their budget propossial signed. But the new budget is not even on the governors desk. The republicans are still putting it through the channels but to play hard ball the republicans start messing with the citizens of Kansas. Yeah we were waiting on our refund check but imagine not getting your pay check on friday.
Posted by: a
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 07:42 AM
You know the economy is in terrible shape when the state can't give you your income tax returns.
Posted by: Mike
Location: Pratt
on Feb 17, 2009 at 07:36 AM
I may not be a state employee but I have good friends that are. If Kansas State employee's aren't getting their paychecks then the GOVERNOR SHOULDN'T GET PAID EITHER"!!!!!!!
Posted by: sandy
Location: wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 07:35 AM
everyone one needs to read the comments they are a joke. blame everyone but the GOP. listen to the NEWS! GOP are blackmailing the ks. people to get what they want. sounds like BULL to me. i was planning on paying bills and I feel for the people not getting paid. they need to write the GOP's and let them read about what they are doing. JUST 1 MORE BLACK MARK AGAINS THEM. How many will it take for Ks to wake up. Don't blame the Gov. (also how many people rob peter to pay Paul, too many, so let the state do what everyone else does.)
Posted by: Scott
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 07:10 AM
I'm a state employee and may not be paid Friday. This is my fault and yours. We elect these people to make decisions for us. So instead of venting your frustrations on the KAKE website, contact your elected officials and let them know how you feel and also remind them that they are there because of the people of Kansas voting. Most of the problems in this country today lead right back to you and me for not standing up and making our voice heard. If you don't take the time to register and vote then don't complain.
Posted by: LB
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Why is it always the people on the bottom of the income chain the ones that have to make up for shortages in the budget. It's not going to be the ones on salary that don't get state paychecks it will be the hourly employees that don't even make the national average pay now. Its not the wealthiest of the taxpayers waiting for their refunds. It's the poorest. Something is wrong with this picture.
Posted by: brandy
Location: Winfield Kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:57 AM
This is a mess. A lot of people are looking forward to this money. To feed their families and keep their homes out of foreclosure and to be able to provide other ways for there families. I agree stop fixing all these highways and they will save a lot of money! And yes they should pay in interest.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:57 AM
AMEN Michele from Larned!
Posted by: Jeanne
Location: Valley Center
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Along with EVERYTHING that continues to go up except our pay along with people losing their jobs, NOW we don't get our State refunds! How much hardship can one take? I bet the higher ups in this world aren't suffering a cut back on their pay, or I bet they get their refunds. This really BITES!
Posted by: ann
Location: wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Thanks Kansas!I really needed that check.There are so many people in the same boat.Its a shame that some of these rich politicians can't wait on Their checks!
Posted by: An.
Location: El Dorado
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:36 AM
If my husband doesn't get his check Friday, someone better open a food bank for us. We'll see what WestStar says when I write on the bill...State ran out of money, so did we. Bet we won't have any power!
Posted by: Darlene
Location: Russell
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:34 AM
Boy I can't believe that Kansas can't pay their bills, if I don't pay mine to the state they put me in jail who goes to jail if they can't pay us? And what happens if you owe the state & can't pay you go to jail until you make arrangements to pay. this is not fair.I think if we have a deficit & can't pay ss or employees they should also have their cks garnished so they can pay them something. Are they suppose to file unemployment or what? And does the state have money to pay unemployment either?
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Hutchin
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Here we go again, the Republicans are hurting the American Citizens again. Bush left as the whole big mess he created started to fall down. What do you think is going to happen when people don't get paid, do you think thry will continue to work for nothing? What about all these folks who need those refunds to pay their bills just to survive? We as a people trust Our Government to care about Our well being, not just steal the money from Our paychecks! All I can say is "Hold on baby, its going to be a wild ride!".
Posted by: fed up
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:17 AM
That's just it tho, childish games are being played by the Governor of all people and her office. Their out of control spending has to stop somewhere. Maybe people will start waking up and see what's really going on around them
Posted by: holly
Location: mcpherson ks.
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:14 AM
i cant believe this is happening.if i owed state i'd have to pay in a certain amount of time.so, now theres not enough money to pay the tax payers.this recession is'nt taxpayers fault, its all the crooks we have in our government and our banks ceos are getting payed millions of dollars while us disabled folks get nothing to survive on.if we can pay 7 million for high speed internet, why cant we get our money that we work hard to get. this is unfair and if i knew obama was like this i would'nt have voted for him. someone needs to speak up about this stimulus plan.i'm so fed up with this.this is so wrong and obama needs to get his stuff together.
Posted by: NWOisHere
Location: america
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:06 AM
"Take Care of What You Have Or You Will Have Nothing At the End Of The Day"..... The State and America should take heed. For too long we have been taking care of illegals, taking care of other countries, rebuilding war torn countries, sending food, and money to other countrie. Sending our jobs overseas, allowing illegals to take those "jobs that Americans won't do". America needs to come together as a household. If your household has no money to feed its own how can you feed your neighbor. If you don't take of your own family you will have no family at the end of the day. If you have members of your household that are too lazy to work do keep handing out money to them (i.e. welfare). No make them get a job. Do you allow intruders (i.e. illegals) into your home draining your food and keep paying their medical bills. No you remove the intruders. Time to take of own. Start kicking out illegals you will create more jobs for those without jobs. Very simple. OOO Bleeding Hearts!!
Posted by: Ann
Location: Liberal
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:03 AM
It is time that the state of Kansas quit paying food stamps, welfare checks, cash assisstance, and whatever else they pay to those that are too lazy to get a job, or to those that are here illegally. If the recipients of the above mentioned have a problem with that, then they can get a job. I do realize that some people are honestly disabled, but I also know that there are some that claim to be and aren't. I guess if the state refuses to pay their employees on Friday, the employees can load up all of the prisoners and what have you and take them to the Governor's mansion. She can babysit them. Also, the state needs to start collecting money that is owed from Mexico. If that country would start paying for its citizens that are here illegally, we wouldn't be in the bind we are in now. There are many that work in the beef packing plants that also collect the above mentioned money. It is time for that to end. It would save the economy.
Posted by: allan
on Feb 17, 2009 at 06:02 AM
what the hell is going on the government can give billions of dollars to bail out bankers and the autamotive companies but they can't help fix it so that the hard working americans that keep this damn country running can have there money america is going down hill
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Hutchinson
on Feb 17, 2009 at 05:36 AM
ok, first of all Highway construction projects are paid for or budgeted for before they begin. Second I work for KDOC, and I can predict a flu epidemic throughout state employees if payroll isn't paid Friday.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 05:33 AM
I work for the state and am looking at not getting a paycheck. I'm sure this means that my payroll deducted child support also will not be paid. How is this fair to anyone? If this goes on long enough will the state also take me to jail for non payment of this support?
Posted by: cas
Location: wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 03:29 AM
I have read this article 10 times, trying to see how someone could say this is Sebelius, Democrats, Obama's fault. I just do not see it that way. I am not saying they are innocent.. no politician is innocent... especially with past news of Democrats not paying taxes. But the Republicans are the ones playing games by holding up people's tax refunds and paychecks, to force Sebelius to sign a bill Republicans want. In a recession that is as bad as in 30 years, to block the money of the people who voted for them in the first place, as a political tool, is a new low for Republicans in my book.
Posted by: Dave
on Feb 17, 2009 at 03:01 AM
Why are people shocked? This is what happens when people, over a matter of decades, stop caring about what the political reps that get elected do. People are bitching now, but when things change at the end of the week, how many people are really going to follow up on this and other issues? Think about it.
Posted by: GM
Location: Dodge City, Kansas
on Feb 17, 2009 at 02:43 AM
My husband is a state employee & if we don't receive his paycheck OR our tax refund soon, we could lose everything(our home, car, etc.) He worked the hours & now we're suppose to just accept No payment? How unfair! We qualified & were promised a $1200 stimulus check last year & we were very upset when all we received was $600 due to an "error" by the IRS. (We're aware of several people that received less than promised.) We were told we would receive the other $600 when we filed in 2009. Yet when we filed this year we were told that the money had run out & we wouldn't receive what was promised again! Now they want to take away his paycheck too? How many times are we expected to put up with this? When will the rich politicians have to do without? How many of them are forced to live paycheck to paycheck? We're already overtaxed on everything from food to fuel & where does it all go? To perks & bonuses for bankers & politicians! Can't they understand they're ruining our state & our future!!
Posted by: Laurie
Location: former KS resident
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:05 AM
If you are usually get a refund, it is time to evaluate your witholding. Adjust it to owe the least amount possible vs. getting a refund -- keeping your hard earned dollars where they belong, for as long as possible. Put those dollars in savings instead of investing in the State of KS.
Posted by: sharan
Location: Haven
on Feb 17, 2009 at 01:04 AM
This is a terrible situation. Let's not lay blame our neighbors. It is not the single mother who gets a little extra tax credit each year. It is not the illegal immigrant who is here searching for a better life, doing work that many of us wouldn't do anyway, unemployed or not. And please, children are not being taken away from loving, nurturing families illegally and placed in state institutions so a hard working professional can make a salary commensurate with his/her education. It is not the poor who can not or even those who will not work, receiving a welfare check and a handful of food stamps. The Bible says that the poor will always be among us... we are to take care of them. The ignorant Republicans in Topeka are to blame. They created this. We are all hurting and afraid. We need to stand together and let them know that we will not put up with this. We will not let them treat our neighbors this way. If we don't, then we are to blame.
Posted by: mas
Location: wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:51 AM
so blame the gop because, in this economy, they are concerned that with such a large budget defecit, we may not be able to pay back the loan.....sooooo government actually being responsible is bad? as far as legislators not making enough to live on, should they? do we need hundreds of full time legislators pumping out laws day in and day out? do you know the tax code is larger than 70,000 pages? that the 1,100 stimulus was posted only ten or so hours before the vote, so that none of our representatives could read it? guys, we are going down the road to socialism. soon, we will all be state employees. equal outcomes. its far easier to make everyone poor than to make everyone rich. we have a defecit. it needs to be addressed so that we dont fail like so many other states. i have a refund waiting too. if they dont fix the budget, paychecks or refunds wont just be delayed, they will be sent out with pink slips. just keep letting them scare you into dependance on the govmnt.
Posted by: john
Location: wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:42 AM
why dont our governer give up her pay check to pay our state taxes to use since she caused this stuff anyway
Posted by: Russell
Location: Wichita
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:32 AM
I have seen it all now. Another show of political hypocrasy. "If you don't pay your taxes on time there will be penalties" On the other hand we're not going to give your tax refunds so, bend over and take it up the wazoo you piddly kansans.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Have all you RIGHT-WINGED republicans forgotten who YOU elected to offices in our RED state? Come on...I can't believe how one's view's can blind them. Welcome to Kansas, State of wrongful blame, and hypocrisy....GEEZ, unbelievable...
Posted by: Sharan
Location: Haven
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:57 PM
This news truly sickens me. it is just another example of how blind the Republican party has become. It's obvious that they DO NOT CARE about the people of this state, or this country. They have their own agenda and that is to derail President Obama's Administration and to continue to run our economy into the ground. In their blind rage, they do not see all of the people they are hurting. It is appalling that they can "blackmail" our governor and "hijack" our citizens' hard earned money, without penalty or consequence. The only consolation is that this kind of "POLITICS" will shine light on their selfish motives and criminal mentality and they will not be called upon again to serve the people of this great state. VOTERS SPEAK LOUDLY! The next idiotic game they play may affect you and your family.
Posted by: Kim
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Excuse me to the lady whining about paying more than the minimum wage worker and getting less back that's life you make more you pay more and the lower income people get more back because they need it to make up for what they could not afford during the year. Have you ever had to go to bed hungry so your kids could eat because the state and federal took like $200 from your paycheck for the month? Probably not..so just shut your mouth.. I am a single mom that just lost her job last month I was counting on that money to feed my kids and pay my utilities
Posted by: Joe The **cking Plumber
Location: Boston, MA from KS
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Will work for food.
Posted by: annoymous
Location: Rosehill
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:45 PM
lets have war!!!!! to fight back to get what we deserve to get our taxes back lets protest!!!!!
Posted by: Worried single mom
Location: Wichita kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:43 PM
I am a single mom and I just lost my job last month after working hard all year and I was relying on my state tax to pay my phone,gas,electric and water and trash bills..used my federal to pay rent and my divorce lawyer.What are the republicans thinking? They are just hurting the people that voted them into office.. I wonder who said no to the money transfer I want to make sure I Don't vote them back in next term.
Posted by: Margaret
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:23 PM
When I read about this happening in Ca. I thought to myself, I would be furious if this happened here. So, here we are in the same situation. I am furious but I also feel very bad for those that have worked and may not get paid. That is just way wrong!
Posted by: PS
Location: unemployed somewhere in Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Here are the people you need to contact and let them hear your voices. Here is the Governors e-mail http://www.governor.ks.gov/contact.htm Speaker Mike O'neal mike.oneal@house.KSgov President Steve Morris Steve.Morris@senate.KS.gov They make of the State Financial Council and they alone will decide who gets paid and who doesn't, it is the three of them that will make the call.
Posted by: Terri
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:59 PM
For all you state workers, who may not receive a paycheck, you know the ones of you who have help illegals get on programs using our taxes dollars when they should not even be here. The ones of you who give out welfare, the ones who help people get unemployment when they are very capable of working. Do you feel different now that you gave away your own paycheck?
Posted by: jack
Location: Wichigta
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:58 PM
everyone saying how would you feel about not getting a paycheck and your complaining about not getting your refund check do you not realize that refund check is part of those peoples paycheck it all come out of thier checks add up some of the peoples returns and i bet it could equal alot of your paychecks so whats the difference?
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: eldorado
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:43 PM
So does this mean the repulicans of kansas don't get their paycheck either? I think that all state employees should call in sick monday and show up @ Topeka if there is no pay recived on friday
Posted by: ANONYMOUS
Location: ANDOVER
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM
I have always felt this way about government agaencies, any and all. It's is a BIG money game. This is NOT our governor's fault..it is clearly the Legislature's. Put the blame where it belongs. How can she approve and sign a bill that she hasn't even had on her desk???? For them to suspend our refunds should be illegal, maybe we could consider it embezzelment. This is terrible, it isn't THEIR money to spend. ERRR...and also to many of the "poster's" on here,careful what you say. Welfare is there to help families in need, and when you don't have any other option, you would be there as well. Also, we will never see an end to illegal immigration. I have found it easier to accept people as they are, not by their status, or color, but because we are all the same. And millions of illegals are paying taxes. Whether it is by an alias, and yes that is illegal, but they are still paying taxes, and medicare, and Social Security just like the rest of us. They pay in, just don't file and get refuns
Posted by: Taxed out of house and home
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM
This is an outrage! If this is so, then I want to know how we can suspend paying in until the amount they owe us is paid back. As, I am certain our state refund will not be coming back with penalties or interest if even paid back at all. We cannot afford our homes even without a mortgage, we pay in and abide by all the rules and this is how they pay back law abiding citizens. How we haven't come to a revolution I don't know but jack up gas prices to what they were ($4/gallon) and watch out because we're all going to sink like the Titanic.
Posted by: Mark
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM
That is so wrong. Can we delay our payments to the state saying we are broke (don't think so) so why should they do it. They need to come up with the money and pay their people. We work hard for our money and they don't have problems taking it even if we can't aford to pay it. Maybe they should take pay cut's and quit living high on the hog.
Posted by: Fomer Bluejay
Location: Hays
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM
When I wrote this letter to the Govenor I wanted her to keep paying the employees of the prison not just delay them from finding other jobs that pay. In addition I have not received a reply. Hello, I have concerns with the Norton Prison closing. I feel that the prison closing would cause Norton to become a ghost town. Currently the following companys are experincing layoffs of closing- Miltech Natoma Corp New Age If the prison closes also almost all familys left in Norton will be forced to move. Leaving Norton full of homes that are worth nothing and will slowly deteriorate. When these homes cannot be sold and the owners cant afford to pay for them, will these home owners be bailed out? What is the current plan to maintain jobs in rural Kansas? To help reduce cost of prisons it seems to me that we should have long ago started minimizing lock up time for non-violent offenders. Your thoughts?
Posted by: PS
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Ok, here are the people you need to contact A.S.A.P. they are responsible for making the decision on who get's paid and who doesn't. Speaker O’Neal, President Morris, and Governor Sebelius (they are on the State Finance Council). The State Finance Council is where all these discussions take place. The rank and file in the legislature have no ability to impact this. So fellow Kansan's let's pull together and unite as Kansan's not democrats, republicans, or liberals, but people of this state. Contact these people and let them hear your voice.
Posted by: Hacked off in Kansas
Location: CEN KS
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:31 PM
This is crap! Kathleen wants to protect her special interests NEA and the Repubs are trying to pressure her out and the tax payers and workers take the heat! Ks may be a right to work state, but if these idiots do this I wouldn't blame the KHP to park their cars, the KDOC to not show up, and KDOT to park their trucks... wanna play like idiots the state workers should too!!! We VOTE and you can bet your azzes that people won't forget this childish power play!
Posted by: kasey
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM
IF A PERSON GETS ANY KIND OF STATE HELP (FOOD STAMPS, FREE HEALTH & DENTAL FOR THEIR KIDS)OR girls who have babies that the state pays for. SHOULDN'T EVEN BE INTITLED TO A TAX REFUND (STATE OR FEDERAL)i have 4 children and have insurance but when i take them to the doctore i have to pay what insurnace don't pay and i pay for the insurance i have through my employer. its not fair. my friend has health wave and never has to pay anything so she takes her kids to the doctor all the time cuz she don't have to pay for it. i can't afford to take my children cuz i have to pay what the insurance won't which is usually most of the bill. the insurance pretty much just gets us into a doctor otherwise they won't see u. THEIR REFUNDS SHOULD GO BACK TO THE STATE THE ONE WHO IS SUPPORTING THEM.............
Posted by: I paid my taxes-they stole my money
Location: Newton
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM
I'VE BEEN ROBBED! I know all taxpayers are probably saying the same thing right now: if I owed taxes to the state and was late, I would owe substantial penalties and interest. Can I expect that my refund will be returned to me with penalties and interest? My next step is to change my withholding so I just break even and neither owe nor get a refund. See how the state likes their budget with less taxpayer dollars going into it.
Posted by: Terri
Location: Gorham
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Bless those who stood fast in not letting our governor move money around just to make herself look good, she is borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, if you don't have the money for what it is designated for then cut your cost, eliminate all these give away programs. How many government employees actually earn their paycheck, maybe cutting cost to our state should start there. If you are due a tax refund I think we should be able to stop having payroll taxes deducted from our paychecks till the state debit to us has been fulfilled.
Posted by: wayne
Location: coldwater
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:21 PM
why are we spending 7 billion on high speed internet for rural areas when we cant pay state employees or give people there income tax refunds we live in rural area and get along fine with what we have
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:21 PM
I think it's stupid that my dad works his butt off everyday to earn his paycheck that him and my mom need to pay their everyday bills and to buy food to live on and yet might not get it on Friday, but you can be sure that all these people in Topeka will get their paycheck and Govenor Sebelius can keep living in her mansion. Something is wrong with this picture!
Posted by: Jennifer
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:17 PM
This is pitiful. How would the members of congress feel if they didn't get a paycheck. Start taxing the rich and back off the middle class taxes. For very penny that the State owes my husband and I there will be interest and penalties accruing for taxes owed back to us by the state of Kansas.
Posted by: I'm a Kansan
Location: In Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:15 PM
First of all I voted republican, and I'm not out to punish anyone. I'm sick and tired of all this child play between the democrats and the republicans. We are ALL Americans living in the very same Nation, and us here in Kansas have yet one more think in common, were Kansan's! Let's quit pointing fingers like little children and roll up are darn sleeves and fix what's broken. Right now all those who are unemployeed, (thousands by the way) are not paying taxes because they don't have a job for taxes to be withheld, which leads me to believe it's going to be worse next year, if we can't get people back to work here in our State. To my elected officials...You were voted in to do a job, so DO IT!! Forget what party you are, become a Kansan and get our state healthy. I'm more worried right now about the thousands without a job than I am my state refund. What did you miss when you were getting all this college education to be in the position to lead like you are?
Posted by: Michele
Location: Larned
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Why don't they use the money for the roads to pay state employees? As one of those employees who is looking at going without a paycheck, I would much rather see my children's bellies filled than the pot holes filled!!!
Posted by: Lanny
Location: Garden City
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Did it ever occur to you people that it may be our illustrious govenor that is holding up the process? I didn't think so.
Posted by: melis
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:08 PM
why is it when we owe state taxes we have to pay it back within 6 months plus interest. and they can just decide they don't want to pay and they don't have to! how is that fair to the tax payers when it is our money to start with!!!
Posted by: srike king
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:07 PM
I need a good lawyer I want to sue the state . everybody needs to bring all the house and senate to small clams court. oh yea email them all and let them know how you feel.
Posted by: Donna
on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Well if they aren't sending back refunds then we should get them back with interest like they gain by holding our money
Posted by: LC
Location: Derby
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:50 PM
that's the GOP for you
Posted by: dwayne
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:48 PM
i am not worried,before long OBAMA will divide the returns up among the less fortunate. he will save us all!!! NOT!
Posted by: Debra
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:45 PM
This is just Sebelius way to call attention to herself and play games against Republicans. It is not at all the way she is playing it. She's hopping the Obama Money train. All the Republicans want is to know that the money being moved will be paid back.
Posted by: JB
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:43 PM
I'm so glad the welfare breeders and tax dollar hogs with their Vision Cards won't miss out on any of their "free" money, while the state workers that serve them aren't getting paid for the WORK they did. State's out of money? Get rid of welfare! There's a good place to start!
Posted by: Brace
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:43 PM
This is what everyone gets for voting republicans in year after year after year... This is something that even Governor Graves had to do certificate of indebtedness in the mid 90's. Since we have a Democrat as President and a Governor, the Republicans now want to punish the masses for not voting how they wanted us to vote. Remember this action in 2 years people!
Posted by: Officer
Location: Winfield
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:36 PM
I work for the state and have been scared to death for 3 wks of losing my job because Roger Werholtz has mismanaged the KDOC and is threatening to close WCF in order to save his pet project- the re-entry initiative. Now I have to additionally worry about getting paid this week even if I still have a job. I work my butt off for the state and am tired of being used as a pawn for the politicians in Topeka. I have a mortage payment due to come out of this check- either PAY ME or make room- I'm moving in with you!
Posted by: H.J.
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:23 PM
Just FYI...our state legislators do NOT make much money. In fact, it's NOT a salary that they can live on in Topeka even with expenses added. That's why so many elected officials are professionals such as lawyers, etc. I am not making excuses for them, and I am quite upset with their child like games involving people's tax refunds and payroll checks.
Posted by: mad momma
Location: Winfield
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:15 PM
How dare you think that not paying state employees their earned paychecks would be an ok thing to do. My husband goes to work in the KDOC everyday to keep you and every other person in the state of Kansas safe and you feel that it is ok not to pay him. You do not pay him enough as it is and now you don't want to pay him at all, SHAME ON YOU!!
Posted by: Cate
Location: Marion
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:15 PM
I'm a registered Republican, but every one of them in the Legislature should be voted out of office. They are simply playing political games and have no regard for the consequences of their inaction. The Legislature didn't like the Governor's budget cut recommendations, fought between the Senate & House on what to cut, disagreed, but drafted a bill they want signed immediately that the Governor doesn't even have on her desk. Just simply unbelievable that the Legislature will not approve transfer of funds in accounts to maintain solvency, send out tax refunds, and make payroll for families counting on their checks. That's not funny! This is budgeted money! Wake up people and quit voting for these people year after year. Fortunately, our Governor has some sense.
Posted by: lynn
Location: kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:09 PM
the legislature will get their checks wont they
Posted by: BQ
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Breathe! We are all in this boat together. What we, as a community, need to focus on is finding a way to help the employees who will not be paid. A situation which seems a little more severe than not getting a $100 or so dollars refund from the state.
Posted by: Cheri l DeBold
Location: Hutchinson kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Hi this is not a comment it's a question?is this pertaining to just state or all of it.Thank you
Posted by: Candace
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:53 PM
ITS REALLY FUNNY HOW PEOPLE BLAME OBAMA, HE HASN'T EVEN BEEN PRESIDENT FOR 1 WHOLE YEAR. THE DAY AFTER HE WAS ELECTED HE STARTED BEING THE SCAPEGOAT! COME ON PEOPLE!
Posted by: oust the gov
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Seems to me if they'd have stuck closer to their budget, they wouldn't be in the pickle that they are now. Blaming it on the GOP cause they didn't give them the certificate is a load of bs....
Posted by: Loribeth
Location: Hutchinson
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:39 PM
I live in a house hold where my mother is layed off because of state budget cuts, my brother pays the bills with his state pay check working for the prison and now I wonder what we are going to do. Idot republicans need to understand the crisis present America is no time for fun and games. Without a paycheck this week utilities will be shut off, no food, and no insurance for the single car we have to share to get to and from both jobs. . .all I can say is that the Republicans have shown so much greed in the past 8 years - they have shoved this country down the toilet. So much for the American Dream.
Posted by: Meliisa
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:36 PM
Oh i hope they can use that millions that they are getting for fixing the highways, and pay people their paychecks. I would rather eat than worry about what the highway looks like. I can avoid a pot hole, but my family having food to eat is a little more important.
Posted by: melissa
Location: Arkansas City
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:33 PM
I work for a school. I am a Para educator and I think that it is wrong to delay peoples paychecks. When this happens will the government pay my gas water and elect bill that are coming due.
Posted by: c
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:30 PM
HAHAHA i work spirit and im still gettin paid suckers, find a job and save your money and quit overpopulatung as you can see your not going to get money for it
Posted by: Ben
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:29 PM
If we don't file our taxes on time or don't pay on time we get hit with interest and penalties. Is the state going to pay us interest on OUR money that the state owes us? I doubt it...It's also unfair to those who have more taxes withheld from their paychecks throughout the year. Those of us who are expecting a nice refund this year are the ones getting penalized by this.
Posted by: Cessnan
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:25 PM
If Kansas could get Mitt Romney we wouldn't be in this situation. He knows how to budget & make things happen. He should be the President. Oh well, maybe 2012. Best of luck to you Democrats out there. I'll keep my guns, money & freedom. You can keep the "Change".
Posted by: James
Location: w
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Maybe the Queen dimocrat from Ohio shouldn't have spent so much on PARTIES at the Gov's mansion.
Posted by: Annoyed
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:21 PM
Let's all keep in mind that if the normal process had been followed in December then payroll and refunds could be met. But the Republicans decided to act like 2 year olds. Sebelius knew what needed to be done but her hands are tied. We owe the state but I would like to be able to tkae what we owe and give it to a state worker that may not get their paycheck. Remember, this doesn't affect your federal return. I think the Republican legislators should have to turn over their paychecks to the state until this is fixed. And this state supported McCain? Maybe people will learn to think outside the box now.
Posted by: Amy
Location: Ellsworth
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:19 PM
You legally HAVE to be paid for work completed especially state. Let them threaten it, and then let them get sued.
Posted by: Dave
Location: Andover
on Feb 16, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Does this mean I can charge the state penalties for not getting my refund back in a timely manner????
Posted by: Michael L
Location: Derby
on Feb 16, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Ever seen a lawmaker or polittion on enemployment Kathy is still making her BIG bucks and so is Phil Journey. WTF if they about us....
Posted by: Don Logsdon
Location: Douglass
on Feb 16, 2009 at 07:41 PM
I think it terrible that the Replican party cannot put away their games at this time. We do not need games we need all to cooperate to get us out of these problems. Shame, shame.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Small own USA
on Feb 16, 2009 at 07:40 PM
What about suspending the amount of Welfare, Food Stamps to those that could work at McDonalds or Walmart. We will have to have our taxes paid by the first of March( we are farmers) you all should get your tax returns!!!!! Or that could possibly work somewhere even though its not the most glamourous job! But then you would still have taxes taken out but not get your return... HUMMMMM Where is all our money? Hope you all get your money!!!!
Posted by: J
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 07:39 PM
We have a contract saying what we will get paid every month. If the state doesnt have the funds to pay us, are they in breech of contract? Does that mean all of the teachers and other state workers can sue the state of Kansas?
Posted by: mary
Location: kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Does the govenor have the military ready to run the prisons? Or does the govenor want to become a guard? I guarantee if state employees do not have their entitled paychecks on friday as scheduled, you will need someone to work in those volitile situations of the prisons. Is the govenor going to pay everyones penalties for not paying bills on time? I guess the govenor should of reconsidered that Obamas position so she can be another democratic hipocrit..interesting that under Bush's watch we didn't have politicians in government that didn't pay their taxes! Guess I just won't pay that state tax I owe this year! I'm sure Obama will understand!
Posted by: Chris
Location: Thank You.. I left KS
on Feb 16, 2009 at 07:24 PM
From California to Kansas, this will change how much the states will have on hand from now on. State taxpayers will only pay what they are required and nothing more. In fact, they may pay less than due and just pay what they owe when they file. Bad business on that interest free loan the states have always counted on.
Posted by: J
Location: El Dorado
on Feb 16, 2009 at 07:22 PM
What are they going to do if all the Correction officers walk out of the prisons? Scary thought! I live very near EDCF.
Posted by: nck girl
on Feb 16, 2009 at 07:01 PM
this is all crap!! all these people working at the capitol will get their paychecks so they can pay for this high line lifestyles and people like my dad who works his butt off 40 plus hours a week for the state might not get his paycheck friday, what a load of crap!! something is wrong with this picture!!! ughhhh
Posted by: mad
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:59 PM
i work for the state and make crap per a hour, but i better get my check on friday.....because all those other high paid state officals it won't effect . its proably just us hourly blue collar workers.
Posted by: Barbara
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:56 PM
We should all just get t-shirts that say "Indensured Servant Property of the US Government." This is what we are all becoming treated like, just keep us stupid and watching TV reality trash. Why don't we pull all the goverment officials in and see which of them owe back taxes, have bad checks, DUI's and start treating these people like the rest of us are being treated. We don't need more big expensive houses, mini malls(HEY WICHITA DON'T BUILD A MINI MALL IF ALL YOU RESIDENTS ARE GETTING LAID OFF!!!!), or stupid 40 plus thousand dollar cars. We need our rights and to be treated with respect. I want my money!
Posted by: Alan
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Why don't they (the State) collect the multi millions of dollars from the illegal's that they are losing, by them not paying in ANY taxes what so ever, which is eroding the tax base, then, giving them free medical, and now they want to give them our social security. Our government is so far out of control, I think we are all doomed!
Posted by: jc
Location: sc kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:48 PM
what are people going to do that are layed off only working 3 days a week or or just can not find a job and know they are not getting a refund on there state tax's what is next i hope the goverment is not going to give them self another raise again .
Posted by: anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:45 PM
i always thought the best way to VIEW KANSAS IS IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR now its becoming real
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Youthville which is nonprofit, The CEO Shelley Duncan, in 2005 Fiscal Year made $149,111 and the remainder of the Youthville employees for the year made a total over $14.5 MILLION. Your tax dollars at work! And that doesn't even count their benefits or the other Child Welfare Organizations who have custody of children. Nor does it include the wages of all the workers from SRS, Judges, CSO's, Govt. Paid Attorney's ETC... All your tax dollars have been spent on children being illegally removed from families to pay their wages. Everyone should be screaming about this.
Posted by: Chadd
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:40 PM
I can understand if the state suspends tax credits but for some of us who overpay intentionaly to get money back at the end of the year we should get our money!How is the State allowed to spend money that doesn't belong to them it is rediculous!I done my taxes 2 weeks ago and Kansas owes me $700 because i overpayed not because i get a hand out for my children now i am layed off and was really counting on this money to keep food in there bellies and heat in there house bet the utility companies won't let me hold off on paying them becuase i don't have enough money or decided to spend more then what i have so for the state pay us our money that you owe make these people that are on welfare work for there money like all of us hard working kansans have had to do and give us there money that they don't deserve because they are to lazy to get off there butts and work!
Posted by: Nurse
Location: Larned
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:39 PM
So what is going to happen this weekend when the employees of Larned State Hospital and Department of Corrections don't show up because they didn't get paid? Will all the mentally ill and dangerous inmates be released into society? And when they show up at the homes of Sebilius and other Government officials who will protect them? I don't think I would count on the State Law Enforcement officers who didn't get their paychecks.
Posted by: Nurse
Location: Larned
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:32 PM
So what's going to happen this weekend when the employees of Larned State Hospital and Corrections don't show up to work because we didn't get paid? Are the inmates and mentally ill going to be released? And who is going to protect Sebilius and Government officials? Do you think it will be the state law enforcement officers that didn't get paid? I wouldn't count on it if I was them.
Posted by: mudd
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:30 PM
I think the governor should be impeached or run out on a rail!! Maybe we'll get lucky and the new (I am for change) president will hire her and we will be rid of her!! Hopefully she will take the rest of the deadbeats with her! Sebelius You suck!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:26 PM
The reason the bill will not reach her desk until tomorrow is because she is not even here in Kansas - she is with Obama in Washington DC trying for a cab nomination ... how could she even be considered to take care of our country when she is failing the citizens of one state. With her as a potential can nomination watch out America no one will see any of their tax returns!
Posted by: S
Location: Pratt
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:19 PM
I am a 30-year State of Kansas employee, & I vote. State of Kansas employees can't take any more & are sick and tired of bearing the state's budget issues on our backs. We have had only one step increase since 2001, & the cost of living adjustments are laughable. We are always the first place cut when it comes to the state budget, & the last to get an increase. We have carried education for years, & now the overall state budget. A large percentage of state employees' salaries are well below market level. Now February 20 paychecks are being held hostage until the governor signs off on the budget. This affects not only me but 40,000 state employes & their households--how will that affect the state's economy? What a bunch of crap. In House Bill 2069, the first two pages apply directly to legislative salaries, travel, & office reimbursement; will the legislature cut their $? Now tax refunds are being suspended? When will it end? It's time to end the political BS & work together.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Okay To the person who complained about ppl who have minimum wage jobs. You should be happy we at least have a job and not on walfare. How dare you look down your nose on us less fortunate then you.
Posted by: Brenda
Location: Overland Park
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:19 PM
"Sebelius wanted to move $225 M from other accounts throughout state government, allowing the state to pay its bills. That move requires approval of legislative leaders, and Republicans balked." I want to know what other accounts. No real reporting here, only sensationalism getting gen. public stirred up about losing their return. "The problem is, due to the slow action by the legislature, the bill has not been delivered to my desk, so I have nothing to sign." Not slow action by GOP -- both parties are to blame. GOP just put their foot down. Now both parties need to do their *#( job and fix this situation.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:15 PM
The wicked white-haired witch of the north has bankrupted Kansas. Thanks, dems.
Posted by: Shantisha
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:07 PM
I think thats this is horrible new to here, my husband works for the state and we have three children to take care of how does the polictical parties expect for us to continue to provide for our family if they can't pay for the hours my husband has worked. Just like they expect him to come in and work his butt off he expects to be paid. Here is my question. Will they be taking cut is there pay or not be paid as well why they try to figure out if they should transfur the funds? Who is doing our budgets and why are they short on payroll when they have a hiring freeze and employees are doing tripple the work
Posted by: Max
Location: Mulvane
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:07 PM
With the way the Dems are spending money, this has to done to slow them down. You will get your refund, it's the typical scare tactic.
Posted by: Pat
Location: Augusta
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Sorry the state is broke but I hope that this news item does no cover those of us that KPERS is our income. I realize hard times are here but make the cuts somewhere else because in the past the State has borrowed monies from the KPERS fund and has never paid it back.
Posted by: tired of stupid
Location: ICT
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Seriously! It's not like most people get much back from the state, anyway. Consider it a blessing when you do get it. Could be the feds that ran out of money, then all the single parents with 1,2,3,4,or 5 kids expecting $5,6,7,8,or 9 thousand dollars back, would have to do without. I think those people need to spread the love! After all, refunds are suppose to be for "over" payment of taxes. As for me and my husband, we owe the state $65.00. Guess, we better go get that paid!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 06:05 PM
time someone learns to balance a check book kansas, its time we the people take out government
Posted by: kstaxpayer
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Maybe we need to stop paying for all the illegals that are in KS. They have infiltated our schools, medical systems. They may not know any english but I can say one thing they do know how to get free stuff. Look at wick, medicare, medicade. They are not stupid. We are. I think that everyone including our dear governer needs to go back to school learn how to count, add and subtract. Maybe then we can balance the budget. Personally I think that all of our government needs an overhaul. The way I look at it the president is a puppet he in all reality can not do a thing without congress or the senate voting and saying yes or no. Change needs to start there.
Posted by: Nate
Location: Hutchinson
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:56 PM
I can't imagine not getting paid this weekend. To add insult to injury the bank closed all of my atm/debit cards because of the recent breach at a credit processing center. I have no way to quickly pay bills and now I'm hearing I may not get paid! It sounds like the government officials are arguing with each other and the lives of Kansans all over the state are hanging in the balance. I can't fathom why this is even an issue. Does the republican legislature think that it will be better off by pressuring Sebelius into signing something while we wait to get money to pay bills and eat? It is almost like we are being held hostage until a bill is signed. I'm sure the government will bounce back after we get paid and show our appreciation to the state's government for holding our money hostage... Yeah right!!
Posted by: TERRY
Location: KANSAS
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:48 PM
FOR THOSE TAXPAYERS WHO OWE STATE TAXES THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SUSPEND THEIR PAYMENTS UNTIL THEY HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY! FOR THE STATE EMPLOYEES WHO MAY NOT GET A PAYCHECK THIS WEEK THEY SHOULD GET INTEREST ACCRUED! AND THE WORTHLESS GOVT. OFFICIALS THAT GET THEIR RIDICULOUS INCOME'S SHOULD PICK UP THE BILL!
Posted by: E!
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:36 PM
I apoligize to KAKE...I didn't see my initial rant, so I thought I got screened for an OT. But, this is serious stuff and there is alot of federal money attachented to state expense.
Posted by: Gena
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:36 PM
I owe the state this year and I won't pay until the last minute. There is nothing more that burns my butt than to hear people brag about how they are getting several thousands of dollars back on their taxes when you know that they hardly pay any in, in the first place. What they really need to do is get these lazy people off welfare. I do believe that there are people out there who need it but there are too many people who don't and they just make it easy for them to stay at home, keep popping out more kids to get the benefits. When my parents were kids there was no such thing as welfare. If they didn't work, they didn't eat. People have had it too easy for too long and the people out there busting their butts to make ends meet are the ones suffering.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:32 PM
I could care less about the tax return. We will get it eventually. It's the payroll check that scares me. Our house payment will be due soon, and I'm not sure we can make it without my husband's pay check. Will this be something state employees will have to worry about every 2 weeks?
Posted by: TK
Location: WICHITA
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:28 PM
I'D BE WILLING TO BET MY UNEMPLOYMENT CHECK, WHICH IS 1% OF THEIR WEEKLY INCOME THAT EVERY ONE OF OUR PIECE OF CRAP LEGISLATIVE LEADERS WILL GET EVERY PENNY OF THEIR INCOME! AND IT ISN'T BUSH'S FAULT, OR REP. AND DEM., BLAME MONGERS, IT IS THE GOVT'S FAULT! WE CONTINUE TO PAY THEIR INFLATED INCOME'S AND THEY CONTINUE TO SCREW US!! HOW ABOUT TAKING 20% OF THEIR INCOME THAT THEY USE FOR LUXURY CAR'S AND HOME'S, AND GIVE IT TO THE TAX PAYER'S WHO JUST WANT TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES? WE NEED TO VOTE OUT THESE JERKS!! SEE YOU ON THE BREAD LINES!
Posted by: annoymous
Location: lincoln ks
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:21 PM
i was plaining to use my money my tax return to pay bills why should they not give it to us the way the economy is this is not good this will make people get more behind in there bills if they where depending on it like my family was
Posted by: E! in NM
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:20 PM
"Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station"...so why did you post my previous comment...Don't call yourself fair and balanced, if you don't. Eric
Posted by: Instructor
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:19 PM
You all are so concerned about your tax refund. How would you feel if you didn't get your paycheck instead?
Posted by: Thanks a lot
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:19 PM
Thanks a lot for spending so much that now we can't even make payroll. Sebelius, you're such a tool.
Posted by: Tim
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:16 PM
The GOP hates Kansas people!
Posted by: cal
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:15 PM
this is crap, if i owed money could we suspend paying it like you are holding my refund hostage
Posted by: WichitaTaxPayer
Location: WichitaOf Course
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:12 PM
We owe a mere 100 dollars for state! Sorta leaves me out on this deal.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:12 PM
This is why we all should of paid more attention to real candidates like ron paul or dennis kucinich these are they true leaders of this country Not Obama or Mccain... what a worthless choice of people... we should listen to real economist like Peter Schiff... We want change not more of the same like obama is giving us... LET THE REVOLUTION BEGIN!!!
Posted by: BOB
Location: WICHITA
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:11 PM
I don't care,I'm still getting my welfare check on time!
Posted by: J
Location: El Dorado
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Congrats to those who did their taxes early.My sympathies to the state employees who won't get paid. I think this all a bunch of bull. If you want to blame the economy; give me my money & I promise to stimulate the economy by spending it.In response to "Ticked off Taxpayer", I want interest & penalties as well.
Posted by: annie
Location: andover,ks
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Unbelievable - I really think we should all take to the streets and demand to see where all of our money, Yes OUR MONEY, is going - has gone. I'll pay what I owe the state only if I know where that $11.00 is going to go.
Posted by: E! in NM
on Feb 16, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Badges...What Badges? We don't need no stinkin' Badges! Where does the KHP funding come from and there is alot of other LE that recieves state funding. Game Wardens will be our new statewide law enforcement because they are funded by Pitman/Robertson & Dingle/Johnson, yet they are state employees. I think zombies are incharge of this state budget, so Citizens either fight or run. E!
Posted by: I owe
Location: Wellington
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:59 PM
I just got my taxes done and I owe the state of Kansas. Can I suspend my payment to them??? LOL... What a horrible situation!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:55 PM
isnt it funny if they owe you money they cant stop from paying you, but if you owe taxes they will still want that money...this is our gov. aint it great so much for helping the tax payers
Posted by: Ticked off Taxpayer
Location: Kansas "unfortunately"
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Suspending Income Tax Refunds? Hey, that is MY MONEY, so I should be able to treat the State of Kansas the same as the I.R.S. would treat delinquent taxpayers. If my refund is suspended I expect the state to pay me interest and penalties after April 15.
Posted by: annoymous
Location: rosehill, ks
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:50 PM
This is totally wrong why pay the government money to pay other stuff while we are suffering after lay offs we all need the money to pay bills and that's the plan for them to do not going out to spend spend money on stupid things just to save our butts by stretching it out til we all have jobs back in line to rebuild all of this back up to normal now the state want to take it away from us that s load of bull.. why cant they think of us all of us in the usa, question is are we going to get it back or not it s not a free money for them to take it away from us we worked so hard to get this income taxes.. what more do they want to take it away from us?? boot everybody out of homes jobs and give up kids up for adoption cant afford mouth to feed?? hello!!! we need some help here by getting people back on the jobs I really do blame bush for ingoring this for the last 5 yrs and didnt do nothing to prevent it!!! am I right?
Posted by: rodney
Location: sedgwick ,kans.
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:46 PM
this really makes me proud be an american. i am a registred republican,but not for long. how would they it if it were their money they were needing.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Her ya go Eldorado person I filed my taxes done got them back(both) ...so ShaShammmy.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Everybody better watch your kids, they will start snatching more of them for $$$ to pay their employees... If they would quit spending $20,000 for toilet seats then maybe we could pay our bills!
Posted by: Officer
Location: Hutch, ks
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:40 PM
I'm supposed to keep the public safe from these dirt bag felons every day and now I may not get paid for it? You gott'a be kidding!!
Posted by: Gwen
Location: Larned
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:37 PM
If state employees are not paid on Friday, I expect the "flu" to hit Kansas this weekend.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:37 PM
thats goverment at its finest do we see intrest on our refunds when we finally get them ..lol thats a joke but when you want yer money we get intrest and penalties added if were late ..does that same law apply to the goverment nice job kansas
Posted by: john the elder
Location: wichita kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:32 PM
I am a republican but this action on the part of the republican leaders is just plain stupid. Let the money go per the budget directors request as well as the state treasurer. State workers need their money and I do not agree at all with this apparent blackmail attempt by the legislative leaders.
Posted by: Bill
Location: Rose Hill
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Too many high priced Government programs for useless citizens have finally caught up to hard working tax payers.
Posted by: Tish
Location: Partridge
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:21 PM
This is the craziest thing I have ever heard of. I cant believe this is even legal.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: El Dorado
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:19 PM
I know all you people are so worried about not getting your state refund so you can go spend it on something nice you have wanted all year. I have not heard one Boo Who about the employees not getting their paychecks. I am one of those state employees that may not get may pay check this Friday on top of my state tax refund being delayed. So for those of you who keep saying "Glad I already did mine," who cares. I won't be able to pay my bills. Top that one.
Posted by: John
Location: Kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:11 PM
May need to switch parties since the GOP does not seem to care about people. I thought the GOP was supposed to be on our side.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Blackmail is not a way to protect our government. What do you mean we have to work together? What is sharing? Oh forgot we learned that when we were 5 years old. To bad these people cannot remember why the heck they are even in Topeka!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Wow I'm glad I got my taxes done and got my refund but this is just wrong
Posted by: good grief
Location: wellington
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Thank God I did my taxes early and asked for a direct deposit. One week was all it took. That was close!
Posted by: jimmy mower
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:49 PM
i think what the people in topeka is doing is wrong i think they all need to be impeach and are gov. should be fired if they dont want to do here job then lets put the right people in there so they can where is are presdant when we need him to take cotroll over this state m. persdent we need your help now i dont know about other people but this state owe me money and they better pay me or else i will sue fr alot more than they owe me just to make a point
Posted by: Frustrated!!!
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:49 PM
This should be a good lesson for those who believe the Federal Stim. package that hands out money the government does not have to others is such a great thing. My dad told me a very long time ago, "YOU CANNOT BORROW YOURSELF RICH!" Yes, some receive a KS refund because of money pd in but many receive it as a form of wealth distribution, i.e. getting something for nothing. EVERYTHING has a cost...and when voters decide to cast their vote for the politician who is most likely to give them something for nothing this is what happens. WE CAN'T AFFORD more funding for this pet project or that pet project!WE CAN'T AFFORD more tax credits for those who do NOT pay taxes to begin with! WAKEUP PEOPLE!! When our politicians do the right thing and decide to cut funding everyone cries fowl-whining because this program or that program is so important & can't afford to be cut.I think we have ALL forgotten the word sacrifice! Even GOOD programs must be cut when the money is GONE! That is LIFE people!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Glad I already did my taxes and got my refund....
Posted by: Sam
Location: KS
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Kinda funny. I owe taxes and they are threatening to empty my bank account if I don't stay on time with my payments. Too bad you people that are owed refunds couldn't do the same to the state of KS. This is messed up. I know I owe the money, and I pay it, but they should have to do the same thing.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: El Dorado, KS
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:43 PM
I would certainly hope that the State of Kansas has made arrangements with the electric companies, gas companies, water companies, grocery stores, gas stations and all other obligations of the employees of the state of Kansas so these individuals can continue supporting their families while the legislature TRIES to do their jobs and stop taking sides.
Posted by: WOW
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Im glad I already did my taxes! Even though the state took them due to someone else committing fraud causing me to owe. Sad sad sad. Not only are people NOT getting their refunds on time but the STATE EMPLOYEES may not get paid?! Time to relocate if you asked me.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:38 PM
If i owe any state taxes I will not send it in until the very last minute!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Great Bend
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:25 PM
I already got my refund, does that mean they are going to try to take it back??
Posted by: jaramie
Location: wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:24 PM
well this is not suprising i find if funny that if you owe the state and cant afford it can i suspend my duty to pay "no", but now the state owes me money and they can suspend paying... now how fair is that... see this goes back to everthing "real" economist are talking about, the government cant create jobs... private industry creates jobs... cause the government just takes from someone else and realocates the money to who they see fit... this phoney economy has got us into trouble... we are seeing the repercussion of a consumption and no production... all we do is borrow and dont save... borrow as a government and as a citizen and we save nothing... wait till everyone stops lending us money, see what happens then...
Posted by: KATHY
Location: WICHITA
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:24 PM
SHAME SHAME SHAME ON OUR WONDERFUL GOVERNOR, LET'S ALL PRAY OBAMA TAKES HER TO WASHINGTON SO WE CAN FINALLY BE RID OF HER!
Posted by: Student
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:24 PM
This only makes it harder for people to stimulate the economy and dig ourselves out!
Posted by: TAXPAYER
Location: WICHITA
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:09 PM
I WANT MY MONEY NOW!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Does that mean that since I am "strapped for cash" I don't have to send in the tax money that I owe?
Posted by: Brandon
Location: Newton
on Feb 16, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Well the economy now will probably be turning into a depression. its past a recession in my eyes.
Posted by: Kansas Taxpayer
Location: Cowley County
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Ever try paying your income tax late? Try it and see what happens. I find it appalling that the State of Kansas would suspend income tax returns! Sure the State is experiencing tough economic times. The worst I can remember. But in the same token, so are many Americans. I remember times not so many years back that if I had owed the State $100 in taz penalty, I would have not been able to pay on time. Many folks are in that same predicament. When a citizen owes taxes we are expected to come up with the money and if not the interest and penalties and threatening letters mount. I'm just guessing that we don't have the same recourse.
Posted by: kansas resident
Location: kansas
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Interesting that the state is suspending tax refunds and may be late to pay their employees, are they planning to pay interest on the tax refunds they have suspended or overdrafts to those employees who still need to feed their families? State laws are that as tax payers we would have to pay interest if our taxes owed were not paid in full by the April 16th deadline, not to mention the tax warrants that go out for those who can't pay. Sad that even our government who has just recently taken city tax money from the cities of the state now can't pay their employees. Where has all the money gone?
Posted by: Greg
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Isn't this nice. The government can't pay us our refunds, but yet if you are one of those lucky ones that gets to pay in and you can't they sure tack on the interest. I bet the State workers are real happy too.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: wichita ks
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:46 PM
You that is wrong for them to do that. That is our money that they have taken from us over the year. Instead of taking from us why doesn't the state take from Gov. Sebelius ward robe exspense. Man that sucks uncle Sam is robbing us!!!! They want her to go to the White House that is just asking for TROUBLE.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Again, it's the taxpayer that gets screwed. I wish just once we could completely replace all government bigwigs with someone who is smart enough to balance a budget and quit spending money they don't have. I know a 7th grader who would be great for the job. He passed Math.
Posted by: Angela
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:41 PM
We can give big tax credits to business but we cannot have our money back. This sounds like a law suit on default on payment.
Posted by: T
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:37 PM
UH OH!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:34 PM
This is a new low. I think the people of Kansas should revolt. The employees of this State have performed their jobs and should not have to worry about getting paid. My tax refund is money that is due me. Just let me not pay my taxes to the State and see what happens. This political blackmail on the part of the Republicans which puts the citizens of Kansas in financial jeopardy. ENOUGH!!
Posted by: Angie
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Maybe if the state would stop giving so many tax credits to the people who don't even pay taxes to begin with we wouldn't be in this situation. How is it fair that someone like my husband and I paid over $2,000 in state taxes are getting (suppossed to be)only $125.00 of that back. Yet someone who maybe paid in maybe $100 is getting $600.00 back. I'm not a math genius or anything but that doesn't add up in my book. The state is taking money out of my check to turn around and give my money to someone else. I don't think its my fault I make more money than someone who has a mininum wage job. So why should I be giving my money to them.
Posted by: Angie
Location: Mulvane
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Most people overpay their state and federal taxes because they want the big refund. That big refund does NOT include interest earned for allowing the gov't to USE your money all year. It's much better to take that same amount you'd normally let the gov't take, put it into savings, let it gain interest, PAY the gov't any owed at tax time, and then keep the rest. It's called budgeting. Now Kansas is saying they can't pay refunds right away? We should never trust government to keep our money FOR us. Pay them what is due, and that's all.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:21 PM
maybe we should suspend paying our state taxes..
Posted by: KDEN
Location: ICT
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:10 PM
What the heck?? suspending refunds?? this is money people over paid the state ...the state used this money all year ..inetrest free..is this even legal?? this sounds like the state is abusing power....
Posted by: B
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 02:09 PM
I would love to suspend paying my bills and taxes but that's not an option. If you owe it pay it.
Posted by: K
Location: Wichita
on Feb 16, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Too bad we are in the same shape apparently as California. So why do we have to do our taxes, we have to pay to get them done, by law have to do them, yet when do we get our refunds. Do they realize how many people are relying on the refunds? Can't stimulate an economy without money which includes our refunds. |
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It mid- November and i still haven't got my state refund!
I am so angry at this! This stinks. SEND ME MY MONEY!!!!!!!!
change is coming
I think it is time that "we the people" start making the government take our best interest to heart. I don't feel like we should have to have taxes withheld from our paychecks. We pay taxes on everything that we purchase, food, clothes, houses, cars, etc. That is good enough. Maybe if everyone in the US refused to have the taxes withheld from their paychecks we could get somethings changed. As far as medicare, i am 42, by the time i need it it won't be available. I am thinking of finding a double wide refrigerator box for my husband, myself and my two boys to live in when we can't afford our mortgage and lose our house. We are two concentrated on bailing out the companies and individuals that make millions of dollars a year that can't manage their money. There is going to be nothing left for us fools that make an honest attempt to make a living and take care of our financial responsibilities. The government dictates to us "we the people" and i am tired of it.
It is bad enough that we have as many people on welfare that can work but I don't think that they should be allowed to "file" taxes. It is good enough that my tax dollars have payed their way all year long. I know that i am not the only one that gets angry when i go to the grocery store to get food to feed my two children, husband and myself and the person in front of me has a over flowing cart (or two) full of name brand products, when most of my items are generic because their cheaper, and the person in front of me pulls out their government issued food stamp card and pays for all the crap that they want. When my groceries are totalled up, and i hope i have enough money in my pocket to pay for it, i have bought what my family needs. My children beg going through the isles for cookies, snacks, etc and i say no, no, no because we can only afford to get what we NEED. I would much rather quit my job and sign up for the free money that the person in front of my just payed with.
wtf
Thanks for releasing the tax refunds for the state of ks. When will the food refunds be released? I shall be patient.
This isn't about political parties, this is about doing her job - part of which is to make sure that the budget is balanced. Did she have it done? NO
People - It is a LAW in the State of Kansas that the budget must be balanced. The Governor has neglected to balance the budget and has neglected to make significant efforts to do so. However, she is asking that our elected officials "break the law" with her! What kind of leadership is this?
The Governor has proven once again she is not capable of running this state. After what she did to Sunflower Electric out here in western kansas she should be impeached!
This has nothing to do with being a Republican or Democrat, it all has to do with people dont knowing how to manage money. If i managed my own personal finances like these people run the States i would still be in debt but since i know how to manage my own money i am completely debt free except for my house so maybe the State should follow the Dave Ramsey plan like i did and get their act together.
So is this a 2 way street? For the people that owe the state money can we say "Ope, we don't have the money to pay you so we're gonna go ahead and put a hold on it. You'll get it when I have it?" This is bull!! Flippin Republicans.
People need to read these comments. About half of them must be from those who blindly voted Republican in the last election. I'm NOT a staunch Democrat, but the Republicans need to be voted out of the Kansas Legislature. The mess we're in was created by the Legislature -- not the Governor. Remember what the GOP has done this year the next time you're in the voting booth!
i have read through all these comments and came to this conclusion. the entire nation is in trouble. no matter what party is elected we would still have these problems because we had them coming on for the last 6 months or more. all that are working to survive good job!! those laid off keep your head up!! those who won't work-mcdonalds is hiring, burger king, quick shops, grocery stores. get an app.
Rhonda, obviously you are very biased, you must be a liberal. I don't know why the liberals think the Republicans ruined the country, when really, the companies who have unions are the ones who ruined this economy. Also, it is because of our stupid governor, she doesn't know how to run the state. You probably are expecting a big refund, but there are alot of families who don't even get a refund like farmers, so get over yourself and stop blaming those who weren't even the problem. It is plain to see the Democrats aren't smart enough to think about the real reason, they just like to complain. Disgusting.