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It’s that time of year again! If you’re a Kansas resident, you’re probably wondering when your state taxes are due. Here’s what you need to know for 2021.
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Taxes in Kansas
Kansas has a state sales tax of 6.5%, which is lower than the national average of 7.3%. The state sales tax is imposed on the purchase of all tangible personal property and some services. Kansas also has a use tax, which is imposed on out-of-state purchases of taxable goods and services. The use tax rate is the same as the state sales tax rate.
Taxes for Residents
Kansas residents have until April 15, 2021 to file their state taxes for the 2020 tax year. The tax filing deadline was pushed back from the usual April 15 date due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
If you need more time to file your state taxes, you can request an extension from the Kansas Department of Revenue. An extension will give you until October 15, 2021 to file your state taxes.
When you file your state taxes, you will need to complete a Kansas tax return form. The form that you need to use will depend on your filing status and whether or not you are claiming anydependents.
If you are claiming any dependents on your tax return, you will need to use Form K-40. If you are not claiming any dependents, you can use Form K-40V if you want to receive a refundable tax credit or Form K-40 if you do not want to receive a refundable tax credit.
Kansas has a progressive income tax system, which means that taxpayers with higher incomes will pay higher tax rates than those with lower incomes. The state’s five income tax brackets are as follows:
2.7% for taxable incomes of $0-$15,000
4.6% for taxable incomes of $15,001-$30,000
5.2% for taxable incomes of $30,001-$60,000
5.7% for taxable incomes of $60,001-$100,000
6% for taxable incomes of over $100,000
Taxes for Businesses
All businesses operating in Kansas must file an annual report with the state Department of Revenue, regardless of whether they owe taxes. The report is due on May 15th. If you owe taxes, you must also pay those by May 15th. If you file for an extension, you will still need to pay any taxes owed by May 15th; the extension only applies to the filing of the annual report.
When Are Taxes Due?
The state of Kansas has a tax deadline of April 15th for most filers. This year, that falls on a Saturday, so taxpayers have until the following Monday, April 17th, to file their state taxes. If you’re not sure when your taxes are due, the best thing to do is to check with your local tax authority.
Residents
Kansas state taxes are due on April 15th.
Businesses
Kansas businesses begin paying taxes on their 2020 net income starting in January 2021. The tax rates for businesses are 4.0%, 5.25% or 6.4%, depending on the amount of net income earned. Businesses must file and pay their taxes by April 15, 2021.
Estimated tax payments for businesses are due on the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th and 12th months of the tax year (April, June, September and December). If you don’t make estimated tax payments, you may be charged a penalty.
How to File
The 2021 tax filing season for Kansas state taxes begins on January 1, 2021. The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, 2021. You can file your taxes online, by mail, or in person.
Residents
Kansas residents must file a state tax return if they earned:
-More than $9,000 from a single employer,
-More than $10,750 as a self-employed individual,
-Any part of their income from another state (even if it’s just interest from a savings account), or
-Income from an inheritance or estate.
Part-year residents and nonresidents who worked in Kansas must file a state tax return if they earned:
-More than $5,500 from a single employer,
-Any part of their income from another state (even if it’s just interest from a savings account), or
-Income from an inheritance or estate.
Businesses
The tax filing deadline for businesses is April 15, 2021. This is the date by which your business tax return must be postmarked. If you file electronically, the deadline is midnight on April 15.
If you file a paper return, you can get an extension by mailing a request for an extension to the Kansas Department of Revenue. The request must be postmarked by April 15. The extension will give you until August 15 to file your return.
If you owe taxes, you should pay them by April 15. You can pay online, by phone, or by mail. If you cannot pay the full amount owed, you should still pay what you can and contact the Department of Revenue to arrange a payment plan.
