Kansas Tax Brackets 2026
Kansas state income tax rates for tax year 2026 — 3 progressive brackets from 3.1% to 5.7%, with separate thresholds for single filers and married filing jointly.
Tax year
2026
Type
Progressive
Rate range
3.1%–5.7%
Brackets
3
Kansas state tax at common incomes (2026)
| Taxable income | Single — tax | Single — effective | MFJ — tax | MFJ — effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,393 | 4.78% | $1,980 | 3.96% |
| $75,000 | $3,818 | 5.09% | $3,360 | 4.48% |
| $100,000 | $5,243 | 5.24% | $4,785 | 4.78% |
| $150,000 | $8,093 | 5.39% | $7,635 | 5.09% |
| $250,000 | $13,793 | 5.52% | $13,335 | 5.33% |
| $500,000 | $28,043 | 5.61% | $27,585 | 5.52% |
State income tax only. Excludes federal tax, FICA, and local/city taxes. Assumes taxable income (after deductions).
2026 brackets — Single filer
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $15,000 | 3.1% |
| $15,000 – $30,000 | 5.25% |
| Over $30,000 | 5.7% |
2026 brackets — Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | 3.1% |
| $30,000 – $60,000 | 5.25% |
| Over $60,000 | 5.7% |
About Kansas's 2026 rates
Kansas uses a progressive tax system where higher portions of income are taxed at higher rates. The state fully taxes Social Security benefits for higher-income taxpayers but provides an exemption for those with federal adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less.
View 2025 Kansas tax brackets for comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Kansas tax brackets for 2026?
Kansas has 3 progressive brackets for 2026, ranging from 3.1% on the lowest bracket up to 5.7% on income above $30,000 (single filer). See the full table above for every rate and threshold.
What is the top Kansas income tax rate in 2026?
5.7%, applied to taxable income above $30,000 for single filers ($60,000 for married filing jointly).
How much Kansas state tax on $100,000 in 2026?
A single filer with $100,000 of taxable income owes $5,243 in Kansas state income tax for 2026 — an effective rate of 5.24%. Married filing jointly with the same income owes $4,785 (4.78% effective). Federal tax is separate.
Are Kansas 2026 tax brackets the same as 2025?
Bracket thresholds may have changed for 2026 via inflation indexing or legislative action. The figures on this page are the Kansas bracket thresholds in effect for tax year 2026.
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