Kansas Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Kansas. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Kansas uses a graduated income tax with 2 brackets for 2026, ranging from 5.2% up to a top rate of 5.58%. The standard deduction is $3,605 for single filers, $8,240 for joint filers, and $6,180 for heads of household.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $23,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
Sales Tax
Qualifying groceries have a 0% state sales tax rate since January 1, 2025; local sales taxes still apply. Prescription drugs are exempt. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Kansas’s top marginal income-tax rate is 5.58%. Its combined sales tax rate of 8.71% (July 1, 2026 population-weighted estimate) is also among the higher rates nationally.
What is Kansas's income tax rate?
Kansas has 2 income tax brackets for 2026, with rates of 5.2% and 5.58%. The top rate of 5.58% applies to the highest bracket.
Does Kansas tax groceries?
Since January 1, 2025, Kansas’s state sales tax rate on qualifying food and food ingredients is 0%. Local sales taxes still apply. Most prepared food remains subject to the general state rate.
How does Kansas compare to Missouri?
In 2026, the top marginal state income tax rate is 5.58% in Kansas and 4.7% in Missouri. Actual state income tax depends on taxable income, deductions and credits.
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