Kansas individual income tax
If you're a resident or nonresident of Kansas, you'll be subject to the state's individual income tax. The tax is calculated based on an individual's federal-adjusted gross income and has varying rates, from 3.1% to 5.7%.
April 18
Return due in 2023
5.7%
Top marginal tax rate
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Pay income tax online
Visit the official state government’s website to pay individual income tax online.
Visit KSRevenue
What is Kansas income tax?
Individual income tax
Individual income tax is a type of direct tax levied by Kansas on individuals that meet the taxable criteria.
Taxable incomes
Kansas taxes incomes from wages, dividends, interests and capital gains.
Tax brackets
Kansas has 3 individual income tax brackets from 3.1% to 5.7%.
Standard deduction
Standard deduction is $3,500 for singles, $8,000 for couples and $6,000 for heads of household for the year 2022.
Additional deductions
If you are above the age of 65 or blind, you are entitled to higher standard deductions - +$850 senior residents and +$1,700 for blind.
2022 tax rates
The following is the list of income tax rates for the tax year of 2022
| Kansas taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $15,000 | 3.1% |
| $15,000 - $30,000 | 5.25% |
| $30,000+ | 5.7% |
Residency
Residency in Kansas refers to an individual's permanent home or place of residence in the state.
Kansas resident
A Kansas resident is someone who lives in the state regardless of where they are employed.
If you are currently outside the state, however intends to return, you will be considered a resident.
Kansas part-year resident
A Kansas Part-Year Resident is someone who moved into or out of the state during the tax year.
If you lived in Kansas for less that 12 months, you can choose to file as a resident or as a non-resident.
Income earned while the individual was a resident of Kansas is subject to state taxes.
Kansas non-resident
A Kansas Nonresident is someone who does not have a permanent residence in the state.
Kansas who receive income from Kansas sources are required to pay Kansas taxes.
You must file taxes, regardless of what the income from Kansas was.
Individual income tax
The State of Kansas requires you to pay taxes if you are a resident (regardless of the whether they were earned within the state or not) or a non-resident that earns income from Kansas
Types of taxable incomes
The income types on which tax is levied are:
In Kansas, all types of income are generally subject to personal income tax unless they are specifically exempt by state law. This includes, but is not limited to, wages and salary, dividends, capital gains, royalties, and other types of income.
File return
To file a tax return in Kansas, taxpayers must complete and submit a tax return form. The tax return form requires taxpayers to report their taxable income and any credits or deductions they are eligible to claim. Taxpayers must also calculate their tax liability and pay any taxes owed by the due date.
Residents must file if their gross income is atleast, $5,250 for single filers, $10,500 for married filing jointly and $9,000 for heads of household.
If you expect to receive a refund on taxes paid or withheld, then you must file taxes.
Due
quarterly or annually
Pay taxes
Taxes in Kansas are due by 18 April, 2023. Go to the official Kansas Department of Revenue website.
If you have income from other states and pay taxes to those states, you are still required to declare that in Kansas. You are entitled for the same. to a credit
If you have income from other states which aren't taxed by that state, you will not be entitled to tax credits in Kansas and this income should be reported.
If you are a resident of another state and have income from Kansas, file as a nonresident and complete Kansas Schedule S, Part B.
Type of tax
graduated tax
Due
quarterly or annually
Deductions
Tax deductions are a reduction in the amount of income that is subject to taxation. It allows taxpayers to lower the amount of taxable income they have, which in turn reduces the amount of tax they owe. Tax deductions are available for a wide range of expenses, such as charitable donations, mortgage interest, medical expenses, and business expenses.
Credits
A tax credit allows taxpayers to reduce the amount of taxes they are required to pay. This is different from a tax deduction, which reduces the amount of income that is subject to taxation. Tax credits are applied directly to the tax liability, while deductions are applied to the taxable income.
Exclusions
Tax exclusions are an amount of money or income that is not subject to taxation. This means that taxpayers do not have to pay taxes on this income.
Frequently asked questions
Business entities in Kansas
There are several business entities in Kansas
Kansas LLC
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