Tag: Kansas Department Of Revenue

Kansas may soon allow residents to use digital IDs on smartphones instead of physical wallets through Senate Bill 230. The optional digital credentials will require mandatory acceptance wherever physical IDs are needed, include security measures and privacy safeguards, and incur a $10 fee. New penalties for digital fraud are also proposed.

Kansas has enacted a policy prohibiting antique license plates for trucks over 12,000 pounds used for farming or commercial purposes. Enforcement begins with a grace period, followed by citations for non-compliance. Affected truck owners must transition to appropriate registrations, with new annual fees based on gross weight.

TOPEKA – The State of Kansas ends June 2025 with total tax collections at $1.06 billion. That is $72.6 million,...

The Kansas Department of Revenue has introduced the "To the Stars" standard license plate, which won 53% of the public vote in December 2023. Featuring the Statehouse Dome against a blue, white, and yellow gradient, the design replaces the current "Ad Astra" plates. Existing "Ad Astra" plate holders can switch to the new design at their local county treasurer's office. More info at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovnewplate.html

The Kansas Department of Revenue has announced the winning design for the next personalized license plate, featuring the iconic Flint Hills. After receiving over 30,000 votes, the Flint Hills design emerged as the clear favorite with more than 56% of the vote. The new plate will be available for purchase in 2025 for $45.50, while the current "Powering the Future" design will no longer be available after Jan. 1, 2025. Kansans can check the availability of personalized plate text on http://www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/MotorVehicles.

The Kansas Department of Revenue is inviting Kansans to vote for the next personalized license plate design on ksplates.kansas.gov. Five designs are available, and residents can vote multiple times. The winning design will replace the current one and be available for purchase in 2025. Voting ends on Aug. 9.

In May, Kansas's tax collections were $193.0 million (22.7%) below the estimate, with individual income tax collections at $305.2 million (32.2%) lower than estimated. Corporate income tax collections were $39.8 million (57.2%) below the estimate. Despite this, retail sales and compensating use tax receipts were slightly above the estimate. Total tax collections for FY 2024 through May are $8.977 billion, $92.0 million (1.0%) below the estimate.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that tax collections in March 2024 totaled $760.4 million, exceeding the monthly estimate by 0.9%. Individual income tax collections saw a significant increase, while corporate income tax collections fell below the estimate. The Governor emphasized the need for sustainable tax relief and highlighted a plan for tax cuts and property tax relief.

In February 2024, Kansas tax collections fell $33.1 million (6.0%) below estimates, totaling $521.4 million. Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the need for a sustainable tax cut plan, proposing a bipartisan package. Individual income tax collections were significantly below estimate, while corporate income tax collections exceeded it. Combined retail sales and compensating use tax receipts also fell below estimates.

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector December 4, 2023 TOPEKA — The state treasury in Kansas received $13.7 million less in...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today revealed a new license plate design that will be seen on Kansas roadways beginning...

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector August 12, 2023 TOPEKA — Marion police on Saturday defended their unprecedented raid on a...