Budget & Taxes (Tax Credits)

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2208: Establishing the endow Kansas tax credit act to provide tax credits for endowment gifts to certain endowment funds held by qualified community foundations.

HB 2208 creates a tax credit for Kansas taxpayers who make endowment gifts of at least $500 to qualified community foundations' permanent endowment funds. The credit equals 70% of the gift amount, with individual taxpayers capped at $100,000 annually and joint/corporate taxpayers at $200,000. Annual credit limits total $3 million for 2026, rising to $5 million by 2028, and no single foundation can receive more than 10% of the yearly total. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit (70% of gift) for charitable endowments, reducing taxable income for donors - direct tax relief measure supporting community foundation funding.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2024: Providing a tax credit for firefighters who incur unreimbursed medical expenses for screening for occupation-related cancer, enacting the fighting chance for firefighters act.

HB 2024 creates a tax credit for Kansas firefighters who pay out-of-pocket for cancer screenings related to their job. It provides up to $250 annually per firefighter for unreimbursed medical expenses related to detecting occupation-related cancer (like lung, prostate, or skin cancer), as defined in the bill. The credit is non-refundable but can be carried forward for up to five years if it exceeds the firefighter’s tax liability in a given year. The total credit amount across all firefighters is capped at $1.5 million annually, with potential adjustments to stay within this limit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for firefighters' medical expenses, providing direct tax relief for a specific group, aligning with tax policy support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for firefighters' cancer screenings, improving access to preventive healthcare services for occupation-related conditions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit for job-related cancer screenings, enhancing workplace safety protections for firefighters as an occupational health benefit.90% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2232: Establishing a child income tax credit.

HB 2232 establishes a $1,000 annual tax credit per qualifying child for Kansas residents filing income tax returns, effective for tax year 2025. It also provides a $1,000 credit for each unborn child, allowing taxpayers to claim it in the year of birth or stillbirth (using a stillbirth certificate if applicable). The credit reduces tax liability, with any excess refunded to the taxpayer. It directly affects Kansas families with qualifying children under 18 who meet residency and relationship criteria, requiring valid Social Security numbers for all claimants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $1,000 annual tax credit per child, reducing tax liability for families, aligning with tax relief for lower/middle income families.95% confidence

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passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 21, 2025

SB 87: Expanding student eligibility under the tax credit for low income students scholarship program, increasing the amount of the tax credit for contributions made pursuant to such program and providing for aggregate tax credit limit increases under certain conditions.

SB 87 expands Kansas' tax credit program for low-income student scholarships by removing the requirement that students must have previously attended a public school. It increases the tax credit rate for donors from 70% to 75% for tax years starting in 2023, while maintaining an annual scholarship cap of $8,000 per student. The bill directly affects low-income students (including those in foster care, military families, or with parents in emergency services) and scholarship organizations by broadening eligibility and making contributions more valuable for donors. Key mechanisms include eliminating prior public school enrollment as a requirement and raising the credit rate to encourage greater private funding for educational scholarships.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit for low-income student scholarships, increasing donor incentives from 70% to 75% and broadening eligibility, directly supporting tax-based funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tax credit for low-income student scholarships by removing public school attendance requirement and increasing donor tax credit rate, boosting access and funding for disadvantaged students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2078: Providing an income tax credit for contributions to a child care provider or intermediary.

HB 2078 creates a 75% income tax credit for Kansas taxpayers who contribute to eligible child care providers or nonprofit intermediaries, with a maximum credit of $200,000 per taxpayer annually. Contributions must be verified by the state, used exclusively for child care purposes (like facility upgrades, staff training, or quality improvements for children under 12), and cannot be for direct child care services or benefit the taxpayer financially. The total credit pool is capped at $20 million yearly, and providers must issue a verification form within 60 days to claim the credit. Taxpayers cannot claim credits for contributions made to providers where they or family members have financial control.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 75% income tax credit for child care contributions, reducing taxpayer liability and incentivizing support for child care services within budgeted $20M pool.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2161: Providing an income tax credit for the sale and distribution of biodiesel and renewable diesel blends for motor vehicle fuels.

HB 2161 creates a $0.05 per gallon income tax credit for Kansas retail gas stations and fuel distributors selling biodiesel blends (at least 10% biodiesel) or renewable diesel blends (at least 10% renewable diesel) to end users. The credit applies to sales made at retail service stations or direct sales to final users within Kansas, covering taxable years 2026 through 2031. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the total annual credit amount cannot exceed $5 million. This policy directly supports businesses selling renewable fuel blends by reducing their tax liability, aiming to incentivize the use of cleaner motor vehicle fuels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a $0.05/gallon income tax credit for biodiesel sales, reducing tax liability for businesses and aligning with tax relief indicators for renewable energy sector.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides $0.05/gal tax credit for biodiesel/renewable diesel blends, directly incentivizing renewable energy adoption per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit incentivizes biodiesel/renewable diesel use, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy alternatives per bill's purpose.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing renewable diesel blends via tax credits, advancing eco-friendly vehicle fuel policies and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2012: Substitute for HB 2012 by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources - Establishing the ethanol grant program fund and transferring an amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 from the state general fund to the ethanol grant program fund each July 1 beginning in 2026.

HB 2012 provides a $0.05 per gallon tax credit for retail fuel dealers and distributors selling ethanol blends containing 15% to 85% ethanol at Kansas retail service stations or directly to end users. The credit applies to tax years 2026 through 2031, with a yearly cap of $5 million total across all businesses. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the credit cannot be refunded. This bill directly affects businesses selling ethanol-blended fuels in Kansas, including gas stations and fuel distributors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $0.05/gal tax credit for ethanol businesses, reducing tax liability and allocating $5M annually from general fund to ethanol program.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides $0.05/gal tax credit for ethanol blends (15-85%), directly promoting renewable energy adoption in transportation fuel markets.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes ethanol use via tax credit, supporting renewable energy and emissions reduction goals as ethanol blends reduce fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes ethanol-blended fuels as sustainable transportation alternative via tax credits for retail fuel dealers85% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2210: Establishing a child income tax credit.

HB 2210 establishes a refundable child tax credit for Kansas resident individuals with qualifying children. It provides credits ranging from $600 to $25 per child annually, based on household income (e.g., $600 for incomes under $25,000, decreasing to $25 for incomes over $350,000). The credit is refundable, meaning excess credit amounts are paid directly to taxpayers, and the state treasurer must issue annual reports tracking participation and costs. This affects low-to-moderate-income Kansas families with children who meet specific residency and relationship criteria defined in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRefundable credit for low/moderate-income families reduces tax burden, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2395: Establishing the shelter to home pet rescue act providing for an income tax credit for medical expenses spent on adopted cats and dogs.

HB 2395 creates a Kansas income tax credit for residents who adopt cats or dogs from shelters. It allows a credit of up to $250 for veterinary care, spaying/neutering, microchipping, and food in the first year of adoption, then $100 annually for subsequent years per pet. The credit applies to up to three pets per year, requires receipts and proof of spay/neuter, and limits eligibility to six years per animal. Expenses must be paid by December 1st of the tax year. This directly affects Kansas residents who adopt shelter pets and incur qualifying veterinary costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for pet adoption expenses, reducing tax burden on residents and promoting fiscal relief for middle-income households.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2090: Establishing the Kansas employee emergency savings account (KEESA) program to allow eligible employers to establish employee savings accounts, providing an income and privilege tax credit for certain eligible employer deposits to such employee savings accounts and providing a subtraction modification for certain employee deposits to such savings accounts.

HB 2090 establishes the Kansas Employee Emergency Savings Account (KEESA) program, allowing eligible Kansas employers to set up employee savings accounts with automatic payroll deductions. Employers receive an income and privilege tax credit for their deposits, while employees can subtract their own contributions from taxable income. The program requires employers to make a minimum $50 initial deposit per employee, offer federally insured accounts with mobile access, provide financial literacy tools, and report participation details annually. It directly affects Kansas employers participating in the program and their employees who choose to enroll in these emergency savings accounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for employers and subtraction for employee contributions, reducing taxable income and promoting tax relief for workers.95% confidence

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