KansasKansas proposal lists standard deduction amounts for 2026 tax returns
For tax year 2026 and later, the failed proposal would list Kansas standard deduction amounts for single, married, and head-of-household filers.
What it does
For tax year 2026 and later, the proposal lists standard deductions of $3,805 for single filers, $8,640 for married filers, and $6,480 for heads of household.
Argument forIf adopted, the listed amounts could let Kansas filers subtract more income before calculating their state income tax.
Argument againstBecause deductions reduce income subject to tax, the listed amounts could lower some filers’ tax bills and leave the state collecting less.
More detail
The proposal lists Kansas standard deduction amounts of $3,805 for single filers, $8,640 for married filers, and $6,480 for heads of household. The amounts cover individual Kansas income tax filers, including married couples filing jointly as residents. The listed amounts apply to tax years 2026 and later.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- Feb 2IntroducedMinor
- Feb 2Referred to House Committee on TaxationIntroduced
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