Our Dash of SALT Blog provides the most recent developments and changes in state and local tax regulations. Here are the latest updates for Kansas.
February 16, 2026
Kansas Overhauls Business Tax Apportionment With Potential Rate Cuts Ahead
Authored by: Ryan Schupp and Penny Sweeting, CPA
Effective on April 1, 2026, the state of Kansas will see a sales tax increase in multiple counties and cities. These rates have increased ranging from 0.5% – 1.85%. The following counties will be affected by these adjustments: Finney County (1.85%), Jackson County (1.65%), and McPherson County (2%). Furthermore, the increase will impact the following cities: Basehor (.5%), Claflin (.5%), Garnett (1%), Jetmore (1.5%), La Harpe (1.5%), Liebenthal (1.5%), Lyndon (.5%), McLouth (1%), Oakley (1%), Solomon (1%), and Towanda (1%). Additionally, to the increase in counties and cities, the state has added and additional community improvement district tax (CID) to the following cities: City of Colby has added a Colby Arena CID (11% combined rate), City of Great Bend has added a Great Bend Lodging CID (10.7%), and the City of Wichita has added a Wichita 333 English CID (9%), and Wichita SoCe Corner CID (9.5% combined rate). The City of Kansas City has terminated its Kansas City Metropolitan Avenue CID.
If you have questions about state sales tax rates, please reach out to a member of the Withum SALT Team.
June 13, 2025
Kansas Overhauls Business Tax Apportionment With Potential Rate Cuts Ahead
Authored by: Courtney Easterday, MSA, and Emilia Jarrin
On April 24, 2025, Kansas Gov. Kelly signed HB 2231, enacting mandatory single sales factor apportionment and market-based sourcing for sales other than tangible personal property. This statutory change takes effect for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, for corporations and pass-through entities. To ease the transition, Kansas offers a deferred tax deduction to offset any increase in deferred tax liabilities or decrease in deferred tax assets due to the new apportionment method. Additionally, HB 2231 allows for corporate tax rate reductions if certain revenue thresholds are met.
If you have questions about how Kansas’ introduction of single-factor sales and market-based sourcing will affect your business, please reach out to a member of the Withum SALT Team.
January 30, 2025
Kansas Eliminates Sales Tax on Food
Authored by: Bonnie Susmano, JD, MBA and Breea Boylan, CPA
Governor Kelly announced some good news for Kansas taxpayers. Effective January 1, 2025, the state sales tax rate is zero (reduced from 2%). The reduced rate will save approximately $500 or more per year on groceries for a family of four. The state sales tax reduction applies to food, food ingredients, and certain prepared foods.
If you have questions about Kansas taxes, please reach out to a member of the Withum SALT Team.
Disclaimer: Please note that this information is readily available at this time and is subject to change, so please consult your Withum tax advisor.
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