Budget & Taxes (Income Tax)

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2058: Providing for an increased amount of income for eligibility of individuals for the selective assistance for effective senior relief income tax credit.

HB 2058 increases the income threshold for Kansas seniors to qualify for the Selective Assistance for Effective Senior Relief (SAFESR) tax credit. It raises the limit from the previous 120% of the federal poverty level to $28,000 in household income for tax years 2025 and beyond, with future annual increases tied to the federal cost-of-living adjustment. The credit allows eligible seniors aged 65+ who own their primary residence to claim 75% of their property taxes paid, up to the credit limit. This directly affects low-income senior homeowners who meet the new income requirement, replacing the prior eligibility standard. The bill amends Kansas tax law to implement this change, effective January 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit eligibility for seniors, providing tax relief to lower-income retirees by raising income threshold from 120% FPL to $28k.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2059: Providing a Kansas income tax subtraction modification for certain amounts paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year as a member of a health care sharing ministry.

HB 2059 allows Kansas taxpayers to subtract payments made to health care sharing ministries from their state adjusted gross income. This change directly affects Kansas residents who are members of these ministries and pay for medical expenses through them. The bill amends Kansas tax code to add a new subtraction provision (replacing the existing section) for these payments, similar to how other health-related expenses are treated. This provides a tax benefit by reducing taxable income for qualifying individuals in Kansas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax deduction for health care ministry payments, reducing taxable income and providing tax relief to qualifying Kansas residents.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2189: Providing an income tax subtraction modification for sales or taking of property subject to eminent domain.

HB 2189 would amend Kansas tax law to allow property owners to subtract compensation received from the sale or government seizure (eminent domain) of their property from their state income tax calculation. This change directly affects Kansas residents and businesses who have property taken for public projects like roads, schools, or infrastructure. The bill adds a new subtraction to the calculation of Kansas adjusted gross income, reducing taxable income for these property owners. This adjustment provides a specific tax relief for the unique financial impact of eminent domain proceedings without altering broader tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief by allowing property owners to subtract eminent domain compensation from taxable income, reducing state tax burden for affected residents/businesses.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 277: Exempting certain qualified tips from state income tax.

SB 277 exempts certain qualified tips from Kansas state income tax by adding a new subtraction to the calculation of Kansas adjusted gross income. This directly affects service industry workers, such as restaurant servers and bartenders, who earn tips meeting the bill's specific qualifications. The bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-32,117 to exclude these qualified tips from taxable income, reducing the tax burden for eligible earners. The exemption applies only to tips defined as "qualified" under the bill, not all tips received.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts qualified tips from state income tax, reducing tax burden for service workers (middle-income group), aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts service workers' qualified tips from state tax, increasing take-home pay for restaurant servers and bartenders without altering wages or benefits.95% confidence

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2036: Providing a Kansas income tax subtraction modification for certain amounts received as compensation for members of the armed forces.

HB 2036 modifies Kansas income tax law to allow residents who serve in the armed forces to exclude certain military compensation from their taxable income. Specifically, it adds a subtraction provision for amounts received as compensation for military service, directly affecting Kansas residents serving in the armed forces. The bill amends Kansas tax code to exclude this compensation when calculating "Kansas adjusted gross income," reducing the taxable income for qualifying military members. This change means eligible service members will pay less state income tax on their military pay, without altering federal tax treatment. The provision applies to compensation received for active duty, including pay for training or service-related duties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exclusion for military compensation, reducing taxable income for service members, providing targeted tax relief per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes military compensation from Kansas taxable income, providing direct financial benefit to veterans through tax reduction.95% 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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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 226: Allowing an itemized deduction for certain losses from wagering transactions for individuals for income tax purposes.

SB 226 would allow Kansas individual taxpayers who itemize deductions to deduct 100% of their gambling losses on their state income tax return, starting in tax year 2025. The bill amends Kansas tax law to add "losses from wagering transactions" as a deductible item, matching the federal deduction rule for such losses. This change applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2025, and affects residents with gambling losses that exceed winnings under federal rules. It does not alter current deductions for other items like charitable contributions or medical expenses.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates new tax deduction for gambling losses, reducing state tax revenue. Directly expands tax deductions under state tax law, weakening fiscal revenue.90% 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 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 2084: Allowing an itemized deduction for certain wagering losses for individual income tax purposes.

This bill allows Kansas residents who itemize deductions on their federal tax returns to deduct 100% of their gambling losses as part of their state itemized deductions, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2025. It directly affects Kansas taxpayers who itemize federal deductions and have documented gambling losses (e.g., from casinos, sports betting, or lotteries). The change adds gambling losses to the list of allowable itemized deductions - alongside charitable contributions, medical expenses, and property taxes - mirroring federal tax treatment under Section 165(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. This is a policy change to the state tax code, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows itemized deduction for gambling losses, reducing taxable income for Kansas residents who itemize federal returns, providing direct tax relief under state tax policy.90% confidence

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