Tax Withholding and Tables
To determine how much tax to withhold, apply income to the Kansas tax table. Taxable income over specified amounts has associated tax rates and withholding amounts.
Calculating Your Take-Home Pay
Use an online calculator to estimate your net pay in Kansas. Note that while we aim to provide accurate tax information, we do not guarantee completeness. Affiliate partners are listed for reference.
For example, if you earn $70,000 in Kansas, you owe an estimated $11,373 in state tax, with average and marginal tax rates of 11.67% and 22%, respectively.
Paycheck Deductions and Tax Forms
You can discover paycheck deductions for Kansas in 2024 using a tax withholding calculator. For instance, a $200 weekly unemployment benefit would require withholding $7 for Kansas and $20 for federal taxes.
Tax Brackets and Rates:
- Progressive income tax: 3.10% to 5.70%
- State sales tax: 6.5%
- Property tax: between 1.09% and 2.17% depending on the county
Complete Form K-4 to ensure your tax withholding matches your tax liability per bracket, which varies by filing status.
Compliance and Resources
Kansas Form K-4 informs your employer to withhold Kansas tax from Missouri earnings. You should reassess your withholding as your situation changes.
To get Kansas tax forms, visit the Revenue Assistance Center, call 785-296-4937, or email the provided address.
For employees of the University of Kansas, withholding is based on the employee’s location, and multiple state taxes may apply if working in more than one state. Submit the appropriate forms for each state to determine the correct withholding.
Additional Tax Information
While Kansas’ income tax rates are standard compared to other states, there are no estate or inheritance taxes. Property taxes and sales taxes are above the national average.
Some retirement benefits are also exempt from Kansas income tax, making it a moderately tax-friendly state for retirees.
Kansas Tax Brackets for 2023-2024:
- Three rates: 3.1%, 5.25%, and 5.7%
Kansas payroll laws mandate that employers understand state tax and wage rates. Employers must deduct the appropriate amount from wages and remit it to the state.
As of January 2023, Kansas does not require nonresident income tax withholding, but this may change with new legislation.