MDC Offers Free

Virtual Turkey Hunting Basics Class March 23

Missouri Celebrates 50 Years as a “Sunshine State”

Sunday, March 12, kicked off Sunshine Week, a national observation sponsored by the News Leaders Association, formerly the American Society of News Editors, as an initiative to promote open government. The observation week encourages education on the importance of government transparency and open access.

What does the Missouri Sunshine Law do?

What to Do When a W-2 or Form 1099 Missing or Missing

marily, enter into contracts with public governmental bodies, accept public funds, or perform public functions.

Why is the Missouri Sunshine Law important?

MDC will offer a free virtual Turkey Hunting Basics class March 23. Missouri Department of Conservation photo

Learn about methods, strategies, gear, and regulations for hunting wild turkeys

Chillicothe, Mo. – Experience is an effective teacher for wild turkey hunting, but some tips from experts can make the first hunts more enjoyable and successful.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Turkey Hunting Basics class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. This online class will provide an overview of turkey hunting for those interested in getting started in a sport that celebrates springtime outdoors.

Participants will learn about turkey habits and habitats, regulations, safety, and hunting strategies. Adam Brandsgaard, MDC conservation educator, will cover how to pick hunting spots, some challenges hunters encounter, and how to clear and care for a large game bird once you’ve harvested a turkey. Participants can ask questions in the online format.

This class is open to all ages. Registration is required. To register, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/4gp. For more information about hunting wild turkeys in Missouri, visit https://short. mdc.mo.gov/Ztu.

Outlaw Fishing Boats

Outlaw Fishing boats is expanding!

We are a boat restoration and repair center. We are seeking a working service manager Must know small block chevy engines, and boat experience is a plus. We repair outboard motors, inboard engines, all types of repair on boats. Must be friendly. This shop is a NO DRAMA zone. Some work at area lakes is required so must have a valid drivers license. Call: 660-988-5200

Putnam County Housing is accepting bids for lawn care services for the mowing season including mowing, trimming, walkway clearing, weed spraying. Also include frequency of services. Bids must be postmarked by Saturday, March 18th and will be opened March 21st. Must provide a Certificate of Insurance for general liability and personal injury.

Mail bids to Putnam County Housing, PO Box 26 Unionville, MO 63565 or drop off at the office in person or use the drop box at 600 N. 19th Street. Questions?

Drop by, call 660-947-3173, or email pchouse@nemr.net

It ensures that government activities are conducted transparently. This allows members of the public to observe meetings and request government records. According to the Missouri Attorney General, “Public meetings, including meetings conducted by telephone, internet, or other electronic means are to be held at reasonably convenient times and must be accessible to the public. Meetings should be held in facilities that are large enough to accommodate anticipated attendance by the public and accessible to persons with disabilities.”

Who does the Missouri Sunshine Law affect?

The Sunshine Law applies to “public governmental bodies” – virtually all arms of state and local government, as well as “quasi-public governmental bodies,” which are persons or corporations which, pri-

It is designed to limit corruption within the affected organizations and increase public trust by requiring transparency. The League of Women Voters believes that democratic government depends upon informed and active participation by citizens at all levels of government. The League further believes that governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible. The League’s Observer Corps program is built on its decades of experience in empowering citizens to monitor local governmental meetings and inform the public of issues of concern.

How long has Missouri had a Sunshine Law?

Senate Bill 1 was passed in 1973, making Missouri one of the earliest advocates of open meeting and open records. This is the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Missouri Sunshine Law that brings transparency and fairness to government.

“Befriend the man who is brutally honest, for honesty is the highest form of respect.”

-- Daniel Saint

Bid Notice

It’s important for taxpayers to have all their documents and information so they can file an accurate and complete tax return. This may mean waiting to file until they receive all their documentation – and it can also mean following up on missing or incorrect documents.

Most taxpayers should have received income documents near the end of January. These may include:

* Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement

* Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income

* Form 1099-INT, Interest Income

* Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation

* Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments; like unemployment compensation or state tax refund

Taxpayers should first contact the employer, payer or issuing agency directly for copies

Taxpayers who haven’t received a W-2 or Form 1099 should contact the employer, payer or issuing agency and request a copy of the missing document or a corrected document.

If they can’t get a copy, they can contact the IRS for help

Taxpayers should file their tax return on time – this year’s tax deadline is April 18 for most filers – even if they still have missing or incorrect documents. If they don’t receive the missing or corrected form from their employer or payer by the end of February, they may call the IRS at 800-829-1040 for help. They’ll need to provide their name, address, phone number, Social Security number and dates of employment.

They’ll also need to provide the employer’s or payer’s name, address and phone number. The IRS will contact the employer or payer and request the missing form.

Estimating income when forms are incorrect or missing

After the taxpayer contacts the IRS about missing documents, the IRS will send the taxpayer one of these forms: Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, or Form 1099-R, Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, Etc.

If the taxpayer doesn’t receive the missing form in time to file their income tax return by the filing due date, they may complete Form 4852 or Form 1099-R to estimate their wages and earnings. They then attach the relevant form to their tax return when they file.

Taxpayers may need to file an amended return if they filed with missing or incorrect info

If they receive the missing or corrected Form W-2 or Form 1099R after filing their return and the information differs from their previous estimate, they must file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.

Incorrect Form 1099G for unemployment benefits

Taxpayers who receive an incorrect Form 1099-G for unemployment benefits they did not receive should contact the issuing state agency to request a revised Form 1099-G showing they did not receive these benefits. Taxpayers who are unable to obtain a timely, corrected form from the state should still file an accurate tax return, reporting only the income they received.