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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Taxation chapter index",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 is titled \"TAXATION\" and its article index includes Article 32, \"INCOME TAX.\"",
      "body": "Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 is titled \"TAXATION\" and its article index includes Article 32, \"INCOME TAX.\"\n\nWhat Kansas Legislature, Revisor of Statutes actually says:\n\n“Article 32. - INCOME TAX”\n\nNote: Anchor record. Chapter number 79 and title TAXATION confirmed on the full statutes index page (https://www.kslegislature.org/b2025_26/laws/) where \"Chapter 79. - TAXATION\" appears contiguously. The chapter index page lists all articles under Chapter 79 including Article 32. - INCOME TAX.",
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      "source_link": "https://www.kslegislature.org/b2025_26/laws/079_000_0000_chapter/",
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      "evidence_quote": "Article 32. - INCOME TAX",
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas individual income tax: federal conformity",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas income tax conforms to many provisions of the Internal Revenue Service, and taxpayers must complete their federal income tax return before completing the Kansas K-40.",
      "body": "Kansas income tax conforms to many provisions of the Internal Revenue Service, and taxpayers must complete their federal income tax return before completing the Kansas K-40.\n\nWhat Kansas Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Kansas income tax conforms to many provisions of the Internal Revenue Service. You will need to complete your federal income tax return prior to completing your Kansas K-40.”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Kansas Department of Revenue official page. No specific decoupling items stated on the page; the page only states general conformity.",
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      "evidence_quote": "Kansas income tax conforms to many provisions of the Internal Revenue Service. You will need to complete your federal income tax return prior to completing your Kansas K-40.",
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      "title": "Kansas individual income tax: standard deduction",
      "summary": "Kansas standard deduction amounts are $3,605 for single filers, $8,240 for married filing joint, $4,120 for married filing separate, and $6,180 for head of household, with additional amounts for age 65 or older and blindness.",
      "body": "Kansas standard deduction amounts are $3,605 for single filers, $8,240 for married filing joint, $4,120 for married filing separate, and $6,180 for head of household, with additional amounts for age 65 or older and blindness.\n\nWhat Kansas Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“What is the single filing status standard deduction?\n$3,605\nAn additional $850 can be claimed if you are 65 years or older. An additional $850 can also be claimed if you are blind. What is the married filing joint filing status standard deduction?\n$8,240\nAn additional $700 can be claimed if you are 65 years or older. An additional $700 can also be claimed if you are blind. If your spouse is 65 years or older, you can claim an additional $700. An additional $700 can also be claimed if your spouse is blind. What is the married filing separate filing status standard deduction?\n$4,120\nAn additional $700 can be claimed if you are 65 years or older. An additional $700 can also be claimed if you are blind. If your spouse is over 65 years old and is claimed on your return, an additional $700 can be claimed. If your spouse is blind and is claimed on your return, an additional $700 can also be claimed. What is the head of household filing status standard deduction?\n$6,180\nAn additional $850 can be claimed if you are 65 years or older. An additional $850 can also be claimed if you are blind.”\n\nNote: Kansas-specific standard deduction amounts, different from federal amounts. Source is KDOR FAQ page.",
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      "source_link": "https://www.ksrevenue.gov/faqs-taxii.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-16",
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      "evidence_quote": "What is the single filing status standard deduction?\n$3,605\nAn additional $850 can be claimed if you are 65 years or older. An additional $850 can also be claimed if you are blind. What is the married filing joint filing status standard deduction?\n$8,240\nAn additional $700 can be claimed if you are 65 years or older. An additional $700 can also be claimed if you are blind. If your spouse is 65 years or older, you can claim an additional $700. An additional $700 can also be claimed if your spouse is blind. What is the married filing separate filing status standard deduction?\n$4,120\nAn additional $700 can be claimed if you are 65 years or older. An additional $700 can also be claimed if you are blind. If your spouse is over 65 years old and is claimed on your return, an additional $700 can be claimed. If your spouse is blind and is claimed on your return, an additional $700 can also be claimed. What is the head of household filing status standard deduction?\n$6,180\nAn additional $850 can be claimed if you are 65 years or older. An additional $850 can also be claimed if you are blind.",
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      "id": "learn_r598_kansas_state_creator_tax_deductions_598_kansas_state_creator_tax_deductions_personal_exemption",
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      "title": "Kansas individual income tax: personal exemption",
      "summary": "For tax year 2024 and all tax years thereafter, Kansas personal exemption is $18,320 for married filing joint, $9,160 for single/head of household/married filing separate, and $2,320 per dependent; an additional $2,320 exemption applies for a child born in the tax year or a stillbirth, and for 100% disabled veterans.",
      "body": "For tax year 2024 and all tax years thereafter, Kansas personal exemption is $18,320 for married filing joint, $9,160 for single/head of household/married filing separate, and $2,320 per dependent; an additional $2,320 exemption applies for a child born in the tax year or a stillbirth, and for 100% disabled veterans.\n\nWhat Kansas Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“For tax year 2024, and all tax years thereafter, a taxpayer shall be allowed to claim a Kansas exemption as follows: (1) In the case of married individuals filing a joint return, a personal exemption of $18,320; (2) in the case of all other individuals with a filing status of single, head of household, or married filing separate, a personal exemption of $9,160; and (3) in addition to the amount allowed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), a personal exemption of $2,320 for each dependent for which such taxpayer is entitled to a deduction for the taxable year for federal income tax purposes.\nFor tax year 2025 and forward, a taxpayer shall be allowed to claim an additional exemption for any child born in this tax year.\nFor tax year 2025 and forward, a personal exemption of $2,320 will be allowed for the birth of a child in the tax year that does not result in a live birth (known as a stillbirth).\nEffective tax year 2025 and forward, the additional exemption allowance for Disabled Veterans has been increased to $2,320.”\n\nNote: Tier A source: KDOR FAQ page. Exemption amounts are Kansas-specific, not federal.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.ksrevenue.gov/faqs-taxii.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-16",
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      "evidence_quote": "For tax year 2024, and all tax years thereafter, a taxpayer shall be allowed to claim a Kansas exemption as follows: (1) In the case of married individuals filing a joint return, a personal exemption of $18,320; (2) in the case of all other individuals with a filing status of single, head of household, or married filing separate, a personal exemption of $9,160; and (3) in addition to the amount allowed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), a personal exemption of $2,320 for each dependent for which such taxpayer is entitled to a deduction for the taxable year for federal income tax purposes.\nFor tax year 2025 and forward, a taxpayer shall be allowed to claim an additional exemption for any child born in this tax year.\nFor tax year 2025 and forward, a personal exemption of $2,320 will be allowed for the birth of a child in the tax year that does not result in a live birth (known as a stillbirth).\nEffective tax year 2025 and forward, the additional exemption allowance for Disabled Veterans has been increased to $2,320.",
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      "title": "Kansas individual income tax: itemized deductions",
      "summary": "Kansas taxpayers may itemize deductions on the Kansas return even if they did not itemize on their federal return, using Kansas Schedule A.",
      "body": "Kansas taxpayers may itemize deductions on the Kansas return even if they did not itemize on their federal return, using Kansas Schedule A.\n\nWhat Kansas Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Can I itemize my Kansas deductions?\nYou may itemize your deductions on your Kansas return even if you did not itemize your deductions on your federal return. To compute your Kansas itemized deductions, you must complete the Kansas Schedule A.”\n\nNote: Tier A source: KDOR FAQ page. Kansas allows independent itemization from federal treatment.",
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      "title": "Kansas individual income tax: filing deadline",
      "summary": "Kansas individual income tax returns and extension payments are due April 15, 2026; if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the next regular workday applies.",
      "body": "Kansas individual income tax returns and extension payments are due April 15, 2026; if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the next regular workday applies.\n\nWhat Kansas Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“The extension payment must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2026.\nAny balance due remaining after April 15, 2026 will accrue interest.\nIf any due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, substitute the next regular workday.”\n\nNote: Tier A source: KDOR FAQ page. Deadline applies to individual income tax filers including sole proprietors filing K-40.",
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      "evidence_quote": "The extension payment must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2026.\nAny balance due remaining after April 15, 2026 will accrue interest.\nIf any due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, substitute the next regular workday.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas individual income tax: home-office deduction",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] No Kansas-specific home-office deduction provision was found on the Kansas Department of Revenue individual income tax pages or the Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 index.",
      "body": "No Kansas-specific home-office deduction provision was found on the Kansas Department of Revenue individual income tax pages or the Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 index.\n\nWhat Kansas Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Can I itemize my Kansas deductions?\nYou may itemize your deductions on your Kansas return even if you did not itemize your deductions on your federal return. To compute your Kansas itemized deductions, you must complete the Kansas Schedule A.”\n\nNote: Could not verify a Kansas-specific home-office deduction. The KDOR FAQ page only states that Kansas Schedule A is used for itemized deductions and does not mention a home-office deduction. Indexes opened: Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 article list (https://www.kslegislature.org/b2025_26/laws/079_000_0000_chapter/) and KDOR Individual Income page (https://www.ksrevenue.gov/perstaxtypesii.html). Searched terms: home office, Schedule C, Section 179, depreciation. No home-office provision found on these pages.",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-16",
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      "evidence_quote": "Can I itemize my Kansas deductions?\nYou may itemize your deductions on your Kansas return even if you did not itemize your deductions on your federal return. To compute your Kansas itemized deductions, you must complete the Kansas Schedule A.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas individual income tax: equipment depreciation Section 179",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] No Kansas-specific Section 179 or equipment depreciation provision was found on the Kansas Department of Revenue individual income tax pages or the Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 index.",
      "body": "No Kansas-specific Section 179 or equipment depreciation provision was found on the Kansas Department of Revenue individual income tax pages or the Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 index.\n\nWhat Kansas Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Can I itemize my Kansas deductions?\nYou may itemize your deductions on your Kansas return even if you did not itemize your deductions on your federal return. To compute your Kansas itemized deductions, you must complete the Kansas Schedule A.”\n\nNote: Could not verify a Kansas-specific Section 179 or first-year expense deduction. Indexes opened: Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 article list (https://www.kslegislature.org/b2025_26/laws/079_000_0000_chapter/) and KDOR Individual Income page (https://www.ksrevenue.gov/perstaxtypesii.html). Searched terms: Section 179, depreciation, equipment. No such provision found on these pages.",
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas individual income tax: health insurance deduction self-employed",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] No Kansas-specific health insurance premium deduction for self-employed filers was found on the Kansas Department of Revenue individual income tax pages or the Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 index.",
      "body": "No Kansas-specific health insurance premium deduction for self-employed filers was found on the Kansas Department of Revenue individual income tax pages or the Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 index.\n\nWhat Kansas Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Can I itemize my Kansas deductions?\nYou may itemize your deductions on your Kansas return even if you did not itemize your deductions on your federal return. To compute your Kansas itemized deductions, you must complete the Kansas Schedule A.”\n\nNote: Could not verify a Kansas-specific health insurance premium deduction for self-employed filers. Indexes opened: Kansas Statutes Chapter 79 article list (https://www.kslegislature.org/b2025_26/laws/079_000_0000_chapter/) and KDOR Individual Income page (https://www.ksrevenue.gov/perstaxtypesii.html). Searched terms: health insurance, self-employed, premium deduction. No such provision found on these pages.",
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