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Kansas Legislature, fearful of dropping ball on tax reform, rushes to $1.57 billion compromise

The Kansas Legislature approved a new $1.57 billion tax plan after rejecting an earlier version proposed by the governor. The plan aims to reduce property, sales, and income taxes, utilizing a $4 billion revenue surplus. It includes changes to income tax brackets and deductions, as well as alterations to property tax and school funding. ....

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Kansas Legislature, fearful of dropping ball on tax reform, rushes to $1.57 billion compromise

The package includes eliminating the state’s 2% tax on groceries, repealing state income tax on Social Security benefits, and adjusting the amount of appraised value of a residence for public ed. ....

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