Prepare for Taxes

Dot your Is, cross your Ts, and get your tax documents in order.

Refer to these documents to set up your tax structure and pay taxes in your state.

The Basics

Sales tax number:

Kansas: If you operate a business that requires payment of Kansas tax, you must register with the Kansas Department of Revenue. Login with the Kansas Business Center lets you complete some filings and registrations online.

Missouri: Collection of sales tax is required by any business making retail sales. Those businesses operating solely as a wholesaler should complete a Form 149 Sales/Use Tax and provide it to their supplier. Visit Missouri Department of Revenue call at (573) 751-2836 to get a sales tax number or sales tax exemption.

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN):

If you are a sole proprietorship with no employees and do not file excise or pension tax, you do not need a FEIN number. Instead, use your security number as the taxpayer identification number. Some banks request that you furnish a FEIN number for your business account.

Hiring Employees?

Review Kansas' Steps to Success or Missouri's Starting a New Business to find out how to prepare your business and your tax structure for employees.

Need help with your taxes?

Give us a call, take a tax seminar, or contact these KCSourceLink resource partners for guidance and help with your accounting system.

  • Tax Assistance Centers in Missouri and ">Kansas provide free classes on business taxes.

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