How Much Money Do You Need to Make to File Taxes in the State of Kansas?

Earning any taxable income in Kansas requires the filing of a state income tax return. Tax rates vary depending on taxable income amounts for the tax year and the filing status of the return.

Filing Status

Income tax rates differ depending on an individual's filing status. Those filing married, joint returns are subject to different tax rates than those filing single, head of household, or married, separate returns.

Married, Joint Tax Rates

For the 2009 tax year, Kansas residents who do not have taxable income over $30,000 and who file married, joint income tax returns pay 3.50 percent. Those with taxable income not over $60,000 pay $1,050 plus 6.25 percent of the amount over $30,000. Residents with income over $60,000 pay $2,925 plus 6.45 percent over $60,000.

Other Tax Rates

For the 2009 tax year, Kansas residents who do not have taxable income over $15,000 and who do not file married, joint income tax returns pay 3.50 percent. Those with taxable income not over $30,000 pay $525 plus 6.25 percent of the amount over $15,000. Residents with income over $30,000 pay $1,462.50 plus 6.45 percent over $30,000.

Deadline

Kansas State income tax for a given year is due by April 15 of the following year (i.e. taxes incurred January 2009 through December 2009 are due April 15, 2010).

Estimated Tax Payments

Individuals may be required to make estimated tax payments throughout the year on income that is not subject to withholding (see Resources for the 2009 tax year forms).

References

• Tax Rates

Resources

• Kansas Individual Estimated Tax