TOPEKA, Kan. – The State of Kansas concluded April 2025 with total tax collections reaching $1.33 billion, surpassing the state’s estimate by $17.6 million, or 1.3%. While the month’s revenue exceeded expectations, the total represents a 5.9% decrease compared to April 2024 figures.
Details released by the state government indicate that individual income tax collections amounted to $684.8 million, which is $10 million (1.5%) above the projected estimate. However, this figure is down 7.5% from the same period last year. Corporate income tax collections also showed a similar trend, totaling $316.5 million, $1.4 million (0.4%) above the estimate but 6.4% lower than April 2024.
In contrast, combined retail sales and compensating use tax receipts demonstrated positive growth, reaching $296.3 million. This is $5.5 million (1.9%) above the estimate and marks a slight increase of $1.2 million (0.4%) compared to April 2024.
Governor Laura Kelly commented on the latest revenue numbers, stating, “Kansas’ current financial health is strong, but we must remain committed to fiscally responsible budgeting to ensure lasting stability in the future.”
The full breakdown of the April 2025 revenue numbers is available here (Click here to view the April 2025 revenue numbers.). The report offers a more detailed look at the various tax categories and their performance. While the state currently enjoys a surplus compared to its projections, the year-over-year decline in key income tax areas will likely prompt further scrutiny and discussion regarding the state’s economic trajectory.
