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Kansas allows itemized deductions, but only for taxpayers who claim itemized deductions on their federal tax return. Otherwise, taxpayers can claim the Kansas standard deduction, which is $3,000 for single filers, $7,500 for joint filers, $3,750 for married persons filing separately and $5,500 for heads of household.

For example, if your filing status is single, and you are over 65, you do not need to file a Kansas return unless your gross income is over $6,100. A married couple filing jointly would not be required to file a Kansas return unless their gross income is over $10,500.

For single dependents who are under the age of 65 and not blind, you generally must file a federal income tax return if your unearned income (such as from ordinary dividends or taxable interest) was more than $1,050 or if your earned income (such as from wages or salary) was more than $12,000.

The minimum income amount depends on your filing status and age. In 2018, for example, the minimum for single filing status if under age 65 is $12,000. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return.

If you're a single filer who was under the age of 65 at the end of 2017, and you earned less than $10,400, you generally do not have to file taxes this year.

For tax years after 2017, a minor who may be claimed as a dependent has to file a return once their income exceeds their standard deduction. For tax year 2018 this is the greater of $1,050 or the amount of earned income plus $350.

Check the status of your Kansas refund using these resources. Note: Please wait at least 21 days before checking the status of your refund on returns electronically filed. It can take up to 20 weeks to receive your refund if you filed a paper return.

To check your current year tax refund go to our website or call 1-785-368-8222 for automated refund information. You will need your Social Security number(s) and the expected amount of your refund.

Kansas standard deductions If you took a standard deduction on your federal income tax return, you must also take the Kansas standard deduction. Here are the Kansas standard deductions for 2018. $3,000 for single filers. $7,500 for those married filing jointly. $5,500 for head of household.

Kansas is moderately tax-friendly for retirees. It exempts all Social Security income for seniors with Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $75,000 or less. Public pension income is also exempt but other forms of retirement income are not. ... The state does not have an estate or inheritance tax.

If you were a Kansas resident for the entire year, you must file a Kansas Individual Income Tax return if: ... A married couple filing jointly would not be required to file a Kansas return unless their gross income is over $10,500.

Kansas is moderately tax-friendly for retirees. It exempts all Social Security income for seniors with Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $75,000 or less. Public pension income is also exempt but other forms of retirement income are not. ... The state does not have an estate or inheritance tax.

For the 2019 tax year, single filers with a combined income of $25,000 to $34,000 must pay income taxes on up to 50% of their Social Security benefits. If your combined income was more than $34,000, you will pay taxes on up to 85% of your Social Security benefits. ... Your total annual benefits would be $16,920.

Nine of the 13 states in the West don't have income taxes on Social Security. Alaska, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming don't have state income taxes at all, and Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, and Oregon have special provisions exempting Social Security benefits from state taxation.

All types of retirement income are subject to Connecticut's income tax, although Social Security is exempted for some seniors. The state has a sales tax near the national average and some of the highest property taxes in the U.S.