2026 Tax Facts
Nathan Kessler | April 6, 2026
With the latest tax season in full swing and several recent changes to the state and federal tax codes, this guide to tax brackets, credits, and deductions helps make sense of it all. While this fact sheet can’t tell you how to do your taxes, it can give you a sense of your status as we head toward the filing deadline. Most people don’t enjoy doing their taxes, but knowing the basics can make it a little less intimidating. Remember to always ask a tax professional about your specific situation.
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KANSAS |
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Tax Rates and Brackets |
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Single Filers |
Married Filing Jointly |
Head of Household |
Tax Rate |
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$0 to $23,000 |
$0 to $46,000 |
$0 to $23,000 |
5.20% |
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$23,001+ |
$46,001+ |
$23,001+ |
5.58% |
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Deductions and Exemptions |
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Single Filers |
Standard Deduction |
Personal Exemption* |
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Single |
$3,605 |
$9,160 |
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Married Filing Jointly |
$8,240 |
$18,320 |
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Head of Household |
$6,180 |
$9,160 |
| *There is an additional $2,320 exemption for each dependent listed on the return. This exemption also applies to unborn and stillborn children during the tax year. | ||
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Tax Credits |
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Credit |
Amount |
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Earned Income Tax Credit |
17% of Federal Credit |
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Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit |
50% of Federal Credit |
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FEDERAL |
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Tax Rates and Brackets |
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Single Filers |
Married Filing Jointly |
Head of Household | Tax Rates |
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$0 to $12,400 |
$0 to $24,800 |
$0 to $17,700 |
10% |
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$12,401 to $50,400 |
$24,801 to $100,800 |
$17,701 to $67,450 |
12% |
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$50,401 to $105,700 |
$100,801 to $211,400 |
$67,451 to $105,700 |
22% |
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$105,701 to $201,775 |
$211,401 to $403,550 |
$105,701 to $201,775 |
24% |
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$201,776 to $256,225 |
$403,551 to $512,450 |
$201,776 to $256,200 |
32% |
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$256,226 to $640,600 |
$512,451 to $768,700 |
$256,201 to $640,600 |
35% |
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$640,601+ |
$768,701+ |
$640,601+ |
37% |
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Deductions and Exemptions |
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Filing Status |
Standard Deduction |
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Single |
$16,100 |
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Married Filing Jointly |
$32,200 |
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Head of Household |
$24,150 |
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Other Deductions |
Maximum Amount |
Income Phase-Out |
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Tipped Income |
$25,000 |
$150,000 |
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Overtime Wages |
$12,500 |
$150,000 |
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Bonus Senior (65+) Deduction |
$6,000 per eligible individual |
$75,000 |
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State and Local Taxes |
$40,000 |
$500,000 |
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Family Tax Credits |
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Credit |
Maximum Amount |
Income Phase-Out | Refundable? |
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Child Tax Credit |
$2,200 per child |
$200,000 |
Partially |
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Child and Dependent |
$3,000 |
$15,000* |
No |
| *Percent of expenses claimed decreases gradually after $15,000 (single and joint) until a minimum of 20% of expenses when income is greater than $103,000 ($206,000 for joint filers). | |||
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Earned Income Tax Credit |
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Number of Children |
Maximum |
Maximum Income (Single and Head of Household) |
Maximum Income (Married Filing Jointly) |
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0 |
$649 |
$19,104 |
$26,214 |
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1 |
$4,328 |
$50,434 |
$57,554 |
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2 |
$7,152 |
$57,310 |
$64,430 |
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3+ |
$8,046 |
$61,555 |
$68,675 |
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