Income Tax for Kansas (2026)
Kansas (KS) Key Facts
Top Marginal Rate
5.7%
Tax Structure
Progressive
Filing Deadline
April 15
Has State Income Tax
Yes
Number of Brackets
2
How This Calculator Works in Kansas
This calculator applies Kansas's 2026 tax brackets and rates to estimate your state income tax liability. Enter your income and filing status to see your marginal rate, effective rate, and estimated tax owed.
Kansas Overview
Kansas levies a progressive income tax with 3 brackets and a top rate of 5.7%. The state fully exempts Social Security benefits and military retirement pay from taxation. Kansas recently eliminated its sales tax on groceries after a multi-year phaseout, addressing one of the state's most debated tax policy issues.
How Kansas Compares
Kansas's top income tax rate of 5.7% compares to Missouri at 4.8% and Nebraska at 5.84%. The rate differences can meaningfully impact take-home pay for workers near state borders.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4.8% | Missouri has an income tax rate of 4.8%. |
| Nebraska | 5.84% | Nebraska has an income tax rate of 5.84%. |
| Colorado | 4.4% | Colorado has an income tax rate of 4.4%. |
Kansas's income tax rate of 5.7% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Kansas Residents
- 1Kansas has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets and a top rate of 5.7% on income over $30,000 (single).
- 2The state fully exempts Social Security benefits from income tax.
- 3Kansas food sales tax has been gradually reducing — it was eliminated entirely on groceries starting in 2025 after years of phase-down.
- 4Military retirement pay and most federal pension income are exempt from Kansas income tax.
- 5If you live in Kansas and work in Missouri (or vice versa), you may need to file in both states — but you will receive a credit for taxes paid to the other state.