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Kansas Tax Amnesty Program Collects Less Than Expected

A tax amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers brought in less money than lawmakers anticipated.

The program allowed people and businesses to pay back taxes without a penalty. Lawmakers estimated it would generate $30 million, but the program brought in $23 million.

While the total was $7 million less than expected, Kansas Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan is still happy with the results.

“I think it’s a good number. It’s obviously collection of taxes due, rightfully so they’ve been paid. Most of it was in corporate income. We’re pleased with the number,” Jordan says.

Some lawmakers were skeptical last year that the move could reach the $30 million estimate. Jordan says the shortfall in the tax amnesty program has already been accounted for in recent state revenue reports.

Stephen Koranda is the managing editor of the Kansas News Service, based at KCUR. He has nearly 20 years of experience in public media as a reporter and editor.