Who needs the KW-3 Form?
The KW-3 form is the State of Kansas form that is specifically designed by the Department of Revenue to enable employers currently registered in the State to file their Annual Withholding Tax Returns.
What is the purpose of the KW-3 form?
This federal tax return is used to report payments for medicare, social security and income taxes if an employer deducts them from employee’s salaries. Even if Kansas state tax hasn’t been withheld, the submission of the form is mandatory for employers.
Is the KW-3 form accompanied by any other forms?
The Kansas Employer’s Annual Withholding Tax Return must be filed along with other important documents including:
All filed forms W-2 (Wage and Tax statements);
All 1099 forms that record Kansas withholding.
When is the form due?
The completed tax returns and the required attachments must be submitted by the last day of the second month following the end of the reported tax year. The due date is usually February 28th or 29th.
How do I fill out the annual tax return?
The completed form must provide the following details about the employer:
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Kansas account number;
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EIN (Employer Identification Number);
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Name of the mayor;
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Reported period.
Other data to provide on the first page includes:
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Date of the withholding account close;
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Total amount of tax withheld;
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Total payments;
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Net amount;
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Penalties;
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Interest;
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Number of filed W-2s and 1099s
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Total amount;
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Whether the form is an amended or additional return.
The second page of the document requires that the filler indicate withholding payments for filing periods (semi-monthly, monthly and quarterly).
The third and fourth pages of the form are instructions that will help you fill all data correctly.
Where do I send the finished KW-3 form?
The filled out form and the necessary attachments must be directed to the Department of Revenue in the State of Kansas, 15 SW Harrison St., Topeka, Kansas 66625-1000
