E-File with TurboTax Free Federal Edition and Get the Largest Possible Refund FREE. 
Kansas Income Tax
For taxpayers who are married and filing jointly or who are head of household the tax rate remains constant but the income amounts double (ex. 3.5 percents on first $30,000 of taxable income).
Income tax returns should be in by April 15th.
Kansas Tax Filing Guide
Here are detailed instructions for filing taxes in the state of Kansas.
Consider using TurboTax to E-File your Kansas taxes.
Kansas Residents
If your domicile home was in Kansas for the entire year you are a Kansas resident. Kansas residents who were required to file a Federal tax return or earned more income that permitted (you must add the value in the Kansas Chart, attached below, to your deduction to find what amount is permitted) will need to file a Kansas resident income tax return. Please note that when filing your Kansas return your filing status will need to be the same status you filed for your Federal return, the only exception is that if you filed your Federal return as either a Qualifying Widow or Widower with Dependent Child your Kansas return status will be Head of Household. To see what your tax rate will be see the Kansas Tax Rates chart (attached below). To file your Kansas resident return use Form-40 (attached below). For additional information or assistance see Kansas Tax Booklet (attached below).
Related Tax Forms
- Form K-40 - Kansas Individual Resident Income Tax Return (with Food Sales Tax Refund)
- Kansas Tax Booklet - Kansas Tax Booklet
Part-Year Kansas Residents
If you moved into or out of Kansas during the last year, you are a part-year resident of Kansas. Part-year residents may file either as a Kansas resident or a Kansas nonresident. If you decide to file as a resident see the resident section (since the same filing requirements exist for part year residents). If you decide to file as a nonresident see the nonresident sections (since the same filing requirements exist for part year residents). You should examine both options for your own benefit.
Related Tax Forms
- Form K-40 - Kansas Individual Resident Income Tax Return (with Food Sales Tax Refund)
- Schedule S - Kansas Individual Part-year and Non-resident Income Tax Return
- Kansas Tax Booklet - Kansas Tax Booklet
Kansas Residents who work in another state
If your domicile home was in Kansas for the entire year, you are a Kansas resident. Kansas residents who were required to file a Federal tax return or who earned more income that permitted (you must add the value in the Kansas Chart to your deduction to find what is permitted) will need to file a Kansas resident income tax return. Please note that when filing your Kansas return your filing status will need to be the same status that you filed for your Federal return, the only exception is that if you filed your Federal return as either a Qualifying Widow or Widower with Dependent Child (in such a case your Kansas return status will be Head of Household). To see what your tax rate will be, see the Kansas Tax Rates chart (attached below). To file your return use Form K-40 (attached below). For additional information or assistance see Form K-40 Instructions (attached below).
If you are a Kansas resident working in another state Kansas will tax the income you earned in the other state because all income earned by Kansas residents is taxed by Kansas. However you might be taxed on such income by the state the income was earned in. In this is the case, to avoid dual taxation on such income; Kansas offers a tax credit on this income. To file for this credit complete the worksheet in the Kansas Tax Booklet. You will need to file this worksheet along with your Kansas return (filed using Form-40), your W2 (obtained from your employer), and the other state’s return.
Related Tax Forms
- Form K-40 - Kansas Individual Resident Income Tax Return (with Food Sales Tax Refund)
- Kansas Tax Booklet - Kansas Tax Booklet
Non-Residents who work in Kansas
If you did not live in Kansas for any part of the year, you are a nonresident of Kansas. Kansas nonresidents who earned income from Kansas sources (see the Kansas chart to see what income is included) must file a Kansas nonresident return. There is no minimum-filing requirement so if you earned any Kansas sourced income you will need to file a Kansas nonresident return. To file a Kansas nonresident return use Schedule S, Part B (attached below). For additional information and assistance see the Kansas Tax Booklet (attached below). To see what rate you will be taxed at see the Tax rates chart (attached below).
Related Tax Forms
- Schedule S - Kansas Individual Part-year and Non-resident Income Tax Return
- Kansas Tax Booklet - Kansas Tax Booklet
Non-Residents who sold property in Kansas
If you did not live in Kansas for any part of the year, you are a nonresident of Kansas. Kansas nonresidents who earned income from Kansas sources (see the Kansas chart to see what income is included) must file a Kansas nonresident return. There is no minimum-filing requirement so if you earned any kansas sourced income you will need to file a Kansas nonresident return. To file a Kansas nonresident return use Schedule S, Part B (attached below). For additional information and assistance see the Kansas Tax Booklet (attached below). To see what rate you will be taxed at see the Tax rates chart (attached below).
Related Tax Forms
- Schedule S - Kansas Individual Part-year and Non-resident Income Tax Return
- Kansas Tax Booklet - Kansas Tax Booklet
Kansas State Tax Forms
- Form K-40 - Kansas Individual Resident Income Tax Return (with Food Sales Tax Refund)
- Kansas Tax Booklet - Kansas Tax Booklet
- Schedule A - Kentucky Itemized Deductions Form
- Schedule S - Kansas Individual Part-year and Non-resident Income Tax Return
- Form K-40V - Kansas Individual Income Tax Payment Voucher
Relevant Links
- State of Kansas Tax Website - Official Site
- State of Kansas E-File Service - Offered by Kansas's Official Website
- Additional Tax Forms - A Comprehensive Collection of Kansas Tax Forms
Kansas Mailing Address
Wondering where to mail your Kansas taxes? Here's the address:Kansas Department of Revenue
915 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS 66699-1000
Kansas Sales Tax
Kansas has a sales tax of 6.3%. Localities such as cities or counties may charge additional sales tax, see the website for more information. Full-year residents who earned less than $31,900 may qualify for the food sales tax refund.
