taxes

Kan. GOP Leaders Say Tax Talks Have Stalled

Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:47:41 +0000

The Kansas Legislature's top Republican leaders are acknowledging that their private negotiations on tax issues have hit an impasse.

Senate President Susan Wagle of Wichita told fellow GOP senators Tuesday that her chamber and the House don't even agree on assumptions to use in projecting state revenues and spending.

Republican leaders want to follow up on last year's cuts in personal income taxes with additional reductions. To stabilize the state budget after that, the Senate has approved a bill canceling decrease in the temporary sales tax, which is scheduled for July 1.

Top Morning News 4.9.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:19:26 +0000

Kansas budget still not set as lawmakers take a break from the Statehouse; The Kansas Board of Education is set to adopt new history standards; Rain helps crops a little as spring planting begins.

Kan. 2014 Budget In Flux As Lawmakers Adjourn

Kansas legislators left for their month-long break without finalizing the state's $14 billion budget.

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Kan. Ed Board Set To Approve History Standards

Health Club Bill Stalls In Committee

Stephen Koranda — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:55:20 +0000

A bill that would exempt private health clubs and gyms from property taxes has stalled in a committee.

Wednesday, a conference committee working on tax issues decided not to take up the health club measure.

Supporters of the bill, including health club owners, say they face competition from tax-free organizations like the YMCA and publicly owned health clubs. The controversial legislation prompted hundreds of emails about the issue to lawmakers.

Top Morning News 4.2.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:23:57 +0000

Kansas House and Senate moving toward income tax deal; Union paycheck bill signed by governor; Kansas economy slipped slightly in March.

Tax Negotiations Moving Slowly

Negotiators from the Kansas House and Senate report little progress in working out differences in income tax plans.

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Union Paycheck Deduction Bill Signed Into Law

Tax Negotiations Moving Slowly

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:42:08 +0000

Negotiators from the Kansas House and Senate report little progress in working out differences in plans for further cuts in personal income taxes.

State Officials Blame Revenue Shortfall On Feds

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:19:07 +0000

Kansas officials are blaming a shortfall of nearly $57 million in state tax collections in March on delays in federal tax deadlines forced by congressional wrangling on fiscal issues.

The Department of Revenue reported Friday that the state collected almost $364 million in taxes last month. It had expected to take in more than $420 million.

The department noted that collections for the fiscal year that started in July are slightly ahead of the state's projection that it would collect $4.24 billion through March.

Kansas Sees Revenue Shortfall In March

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:40:15 +0000

Kansas officials are blaming a shortfall of nearly $57 million in state tax collections in March on delays in federal tax deadlines forced by congressional wrangling on fiscal issues.

Kan. House, Senate Ready To Negotiate Budget Differences

Stephen Koranda — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:42:59 +0000

The Kansas House and Senate have passed their versions of both budget and tax plans, but there's still plenty of work ahead. The two chambers will now try to smooth out differences between the plans.

Conference committees made up of three members from each chamber will work to find a compromise between the different bills. Both chambers will then consider the compromise legislation.

House Rejects Property Tax Plan

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:13:57 +0000

The Kansas House Wednesday rejected a proposal by Democrats aimed at reducing the property taxes paid by Kansans.

Kan. Senate Could Cut Gov's Budget

Stephen Koranda — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:08:50 +0000

Leaders in the Kansas Senate say they'll likely pursue cuts to the budget recommended by Gov. Sam Brownback. Senate President Susan Wagle, a Wichita Republican, says their goal is a long-term elimination of the state's income tax.

A Senate committee recently endorsed a plan that would cut income tax rates. To help balance the budget, it would also eliminate the state's tax deduction for mortgage interest and keep the sales tax elevated.