The deciding factor in deciding whether income is taxed in Kansas is whether the taxpayer is a resident of the state. For the 2021 tax year, you must file a state income tax return if you filed a federal income tax return or if your income exceeded the following amounts. For more information about the Kansas state tax structure, specifically how the tax structure may affect you and your family, you can visit the Kansas Department of Revenue or use this Kansas tax calculator. The total amount you deduct on your Kansas return includes all state and local property taxes paid, as well as all national and local personal property taxes. Failure to file a W-4C MO may result in withholding tax from Kansas and Missouri. If no MO W-4, K-4 or other withholding tax certificate is obtained, we set the tax at the standard single rate with 0 quotas. The University of Kansas must withhold state income tax based on the state in which the employee is physically located while providing services to KU, which may include local taxes. In addition, employees who work in multiple states may have to pay taxes in more than one state. In order for the payroll office to determine the appropriate state income withholding, the following forms are required: Kansas imposes a state income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of %, split across tax brackets. Like the federal income tax, the Kansas income tax allows couples who file a joint return to pay a lower overall rate on their income combined with broader tax brackets for joint tax filers. Kansas` top marginal tax rate is the 1st highest in the United States and is just below Kansas`. You can learn more about how Kansas` income tax compares to other states` income tax by visiting our state-specific income tax map. If you are a Kansas resident, the requirement to file a tax return depends on your gross income, age, filing status, and blindness.

Unlike many other states, Kansas does not allow municipalities or school districts to levy additional taxes on labor income in addition to Kansas` income tax. However, 30 Kansas counties, 105 Kansas cities, and 400 Kansas townships levy an intangible local tax on interest, dividends, and securities transactions (but not on wages). Kansas offers its taxpayers the option to make a standard deduction. For most taxpayers, the standard deduction amounts for 2021 are as follows: Kansas encourages all taxpayers to take advantage of the state`s free WebFile program, which offers free electronic filing features to all taxpayers, regardless of income or filing type. To file your Kansas tax return, you`ll need an on-Kansas.gov user account, which you can get in minutes with an email account. Once you have a Kansas.gov account, you can access the Kansas WebFile system and file your tax return electronically, as well as check the status of your tax refund. Kansas imposes a statewide sales tax on purchases made in Kansas that is greater than 80% of the other 50 states. Kansas is a progressive income tax state, with more than half of the states in the country. The state also charges a relatively high sales tax compared to other states in the country. Missouri has made a change to its tax guidelines that apply to employees who live in Missouri and work in other states.

These employees must submit a W-4C MO to the payroll office regarding their KU employment. The W-4C MO helps our office determine how to properly set up your state income tax for the following situations: Tax returns are due by April 17 of each year, with electronic tax returns and electronic payments being accepted and encouraged by the state. If you are unable to pay your income tax in full, you will be asked to file a partial payment with your tax return and file an application for a tax payment plan that includes interest. You can also use a credit card to pay your taxes, although a “service fee” of several percent will likely apply. For more information about payment plans, contact the Kansas Department of Revenue at 1-785-368-8222. Similar to the W-4 Federal Holdback Form, employees must complete a K-4 State Holdback Form. K-4 status cannot be completed online. It must be printed and submitted to the KU Personnel Office. For more information about Kansas withholding and a copy of Form K-4, visit the Kansas Department of Revenue website. Kansas requires you to pay taxes if you are a resident or non-resident who receives income from a Kansas source.

State income tax rates range from 0% to 5.7% and the sales tax rate is 6.5%. Below is a table of UI trust fund data for fiscal years 2002 to 2021. Data from fiscal year 2002 to fiscal year 2011 are currently incomplete. Updates to these figures will be published as they become available. Kansas` tax laws are as complex as those of most states. It is a multi-stage mosaic of different ways of securing revenue for the state. It is the responsibility of every Kansas resident to understand these different tax approaches and identify those that directly or indirectly affect them. In addition to Kansas income tax and state and local sales taxes, Kansas levies other taxes, including: Sales taxes are also levied throughout Kansas by various local jurisdictions. The combined state and local sales tax rate in Kansas is 8.68%. This combined rate also ranks 9th among the 50 states.

Kansas has no estate or estate tax. The state will allow you to write off all charitable contributions you deducted when you return to the federal government, although donations of $250 or more are only allowed if you have a written statement from the charity. If your donations have exceeded the IRS limits, Kansas allows a five-year transfer. To file your Kansas and federal government tax returns electronically, you need IRS-certified tax software for eFile. While most incoming tax software charges a fee, there are several free options across states, and simple versions are also offered for free by most tax software companies. NOTE: If the required forms are not completed, state withholding tax in Kansas will be deferred to a standard single rate with 0 quotas. Residents earning income from another state and non-residents earning income in Kansas must file a K-40 tax return. The form asks you to provide the information necessary to determine if the income earned is taxable. For example, if you are a Kansas resident and receive income from another state, you will be asked to confirm that the other state is leviing income tax. If your tax revenue is greater than the amount of income tax you owe to the State of Kansas, you will receive a government income tax refund check to make up the difference.

Donations to religious, charitable, educational, scientific or literary organizations are generally permitted. However, political contributions and contributions to fraternal orders are not eligible. For example, if you and your spouse file separate tax returns, but your spouse lists deductions, you will also need to report them. This balance is non-refundable, but can be transferred until the unused credit is exhausted. If your tax situation does not fit into any of the above situations, contact the Payroll Office for assistance. Similar to federal medical and dental expense deductions, you can claim the following on your Kansas return: The KW-100 Kansas Withholding Tax Guide provides more information, including how to calculate withholding tax. The Kansas Income Tax Rate and the above tax brackets illustrate progressive aspects of Kansas` income tax structure. With a progressive tax structure, the tax burden increases even with increasing income. In other words, high-income families will pay a larger share of the overall tax burden in Kansas than low- and middle-income families. Kansas offers adoptive parents a tax credit to offset a portion of their expenses. The basic loan is worth up to 75% of the federal adoption loan. If the child has special needs and is in the care of the Kansas Department of Children and Families prior to adoption, an additional $1,500 credit is allowed.