Kansas lawmakers pass tax relief bill during special session
TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas lawmakers passed a new tax relief bill Tuesday during a special session.
It moves Kansas from three personal income tax rates to two and reduces the highest rate from 5.7 percent to 5.58 percent.
The legislation also eliminates taxes on social security benefits and expands an income tax credit for childcare.
“I appreciate the Legislature’s quick work today to pass this tax relief package,” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said. “Although this package is not perfect and emphasizes income tax reductions instead of property tax relief, it does provide significant relief while preserving our ability to continue fully funding our public schools, roads and bridges, and State Water Plan.”
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The new tax relief bill passed 34-4 but lawmakers left the vote conflicted.
“I think today is for social security, to child support, to ever piece of the bill to rate reduction,” said Sen. Robert Olson.
“It’s a terrible bill but it’s better than nothing,” said Sen. Molly Baumgardner. “Kansans deserve better than what just got passed.”
Kelly said she will sign the bill once she receives it.
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