NAR to Host Tax Webinar for REALTORS® this Month

May 12, 2022 in Education

The National Association of REALTORS® Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness will be offering a webinar on May 25 covering estimated taxes. This webinar is targeted to seasoned agents and will be presented by Heather C. Liston, Certified Financial Planner®. During the session, Liston will discuss what agents need to know to feel confident that they […]

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REALTOR® Tax Education Series Coming Soon from NAR

January 6, 2022 in Education

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness will be hosting a tax summit throughout the month of February. This four-part webinar series will focus specifically on what independent contractors need to know as they approach tax season. “Tax Considerations for the Newly Self-Employed” will be held on Feb. 2 at 1 […]

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KAR Secures Big Win for Kansas Homeowners

May 6, 2021 in Government Affairs

By Derek Ramsay, KCRAR VP of REALTOR® Advocacy Earlier this week, the Kansas legislature overrode Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 50. In doing so, the lawmakers sent a clear message that homeownership matters in Kansas. Among other provisions, Senate Bill 50 will allow income taxpayers in Kansas to itemize their state tax filing […]

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2021 Assessment Appeals Season in Missouri: How You Can Help

April 29, 2021 in Guest Columns

By Derek Ramsay, KCRAR VP of REALTOR® Advocacy Every odd numbered year, County Assessors in Missouri determine the value and subclassification of real property. The amount of taxes imposed are based on the assessed value of their taxable property established by the local assessor and the tax rates which are set by the local governments […]

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Kansas and Missouri REALTOR® Associations Advocate for Homeowner and Real Estate Issues

January 28, 2021 in Government Affairs

Homeowners and real estate professional are not only affected by federal government policies, but also by legislative issues at the state level. The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and Missouri REALTORS® (MR) have advocacy teams monitoring the issues coming to state congress to address any that may prove to be critical to REALTORS® and homeowners. […]

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