Comptroller seeks retroactive approval for $80,975 payroll tax payment; board approves

Sep 1, 2026

Jennifer McCain told commissioners she issued an unbudgeted $80,975.59 payment to resolve prior‑year IRS payroll tax obligations and stop accumulating interest; the board retroactively approved the payment and McCain said she is pursuing abatements for penalties and interest still under review.

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Story County's comptroller informed the board that she had issued a special check to the IRS for $80,975.59 to stop ongoing interest and penalties tied to prior‑year payroll taxes and sought retroactive board approval.

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