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TAXPAYERS, CHICKADEE CHECKOFF
GET NEW DEADLINE IN 2007
State income tax return box
helps conserve wildlife; tax deadline April 17
April 6, 2007 - While it may not be the
greatest break in income tax return history, the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) has extended the 2006 income tax filing deadline
to Tuesday, April 17, this year, giving taxpayers an extra two
days to file their 2006 federal tax returns and pay taxes. The
Kansas Department of Revenue will also conform to this date,
giving the Sunflower State's wildlife enthusiasts an extra two
days to make the decision to "checkoff" on the Kansas
income tax form and give a portion of returns back to nature.
Since 1981, the Chickadee Checkoff Program
has raised money for endangered species protection, reintroductions,
and wildlife viewing and education programs in Kansas. The checkoff
has funded dozens of projects that assess the status of threatened
and endangered species and other animals on the state's Species
in Need of Conservation list. The golden eagle reintroduction
project in Russell and Ellsworth counties is just one example
of a Chickadee Checkoff-funded project.
Hundreds of research projects and habitat projects
have been funded by more than $3.5 million contributed to the
checkoff since its inception. In recent years, the checkoff has
concentrated dollars to protect endangered species, develop habitat,
monitor frog and toad populations, sponsor bluebird trails, and
initiate landowner incentive programs for sensitive species.
Additionally, the checkoff has served to document bald eagle
nesting success and winter roosts in Kansas.
For several years, the checkoff sponsored the Nursing
Home Bird Feeder Program with tremendous success. More than 250
sites were provided with bird feeders and initial bird feed.
Since 1985, the checkoff has sponsored the Backyard
Habitat Improvement Program. Besides providing information
and assistance to people for improving their yards for wildlife,
a certification program is offered to recognize those who have
created special habitat needs for wildlife in their own backyards.
The Chickadee Checkoff has also supported the Kansas
Winter Bird Feeder Survey since 1988. About 1,000 people participate
each year and provide valuable information about mid-winter bird
populations. Research and habitat management have focused on
sensitive river species in southeast Kansas, dwindling resources
in western Kansas, and endangered species such as the least tern.
With the help of the Kansas Society of Certified
Public Accountants, the Chickadee Checkoff has enjoyed stable
contributions of about $150,000 per year. This year, look for
the chickadee on your Kansas income tax form and do your part
for Kansas wildlife.
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