taxes

Lawmakers promised major property tax cuts this year, but they're running out of time. The Kansas House and Senate are at odds on how to do it.

Next step will be action in the state House, where budget writers have different plans for distributing property tax help.

Local officials, school advocates and tax policy experts said such a proposal could have dire impacts on basic services.

In his State of the State address, Governor Kevin Stitt pushed for cuts in the individual and corporate income tax rates. Now, it's up to the legislature.

Oklahoma Watch, February 5, 2025

State lawmakers filed at least 187 tax-related bills before next month's legislative session. While a state income tax cut is the main course, other credits, cuts and exemptions are also on the menu.

Ahead of Tuesday's special legislative session, the deal between Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and the GOP leaders of the Kansas Senate and House would collapse the personal income tax structure to a two-rate system. Kelly previously vetoed a single-tier flat tax plan, calling it too expensive.

Despite progress toward reaching a finalized state budget, a rift remains between House and Senate members about whether to pass a state income tax cut. The House has a proposal and is ready to negotiate.

There’s a sign that Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce points to when telling the story of a full-street reconstruction project right across from city hall.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill eliminating the state’s portion of the grocery tax into law Wednesday. Questions around the likelihood of a state income tax cut being next remain.