Kansas Side Hustle Tax Calculator
Calculate your Kansas state tax (5.58%), federal tax, and self-employment tax on 1099 income.
Last updated: January 2026 · Data from IRS Rev Proc 2024-40
Kansas side hustlers face a straightforward two-bracket tax system with rates of 5.2% and 5.58%. The Sunflower State has no local income taxes, making tax planning simpler than neighboring Missouri. Kansas City, KS residents benefit from lower overall taxes than their counterparts across the state line in Missouri.
How Side Hustle Taxes Work in Kansas
Kansas uses a simple two-bracket system:
**Kansas state tax rates (2025):** - 5.2% on income up to $23,000 (single) / $46,000 (married) - 5.58% on income over $23,000 (single) / $46,000 (married)
**No local income taxes:** - Kansas City, KS and all Kansas cities have no income taxes - Only the state tax rate applies
This is simpler than Missouri's system with Kansas City's 1% earnings tax.
What Kansas Side Hustlers Owe
Let's say you're a single filer in Kansas City, KS with a $50,000 W-2 job and $15,000 in side hustle income from freelance graphic design, with $2,000 in business expenses.
**Your estimated taxes on the side hustle:** - Net self-employment income: $13,000 - Federal SE tax (15.3% of 92.35%): ~$1,839 - Federal income tax on side income: ~$2,860 (22% bracket) - Kansas state tax (5.58%): ~$725 - **Total additional tax: ~$5,424**
Kansas Tax Deadlines 2025
Kansas estimated tax deadlines: - **Q1**: April 15, 2025 - **Q2**: June 16, 2025 - **Q3**: September 15, 2025 - **Q4**: January 15, 2026
Use Kansas Form K-40ES for state estimated tax payments.
Common Deductions for Kansas Freelancers
Kansas deductions for freelancers: - Kansas starts with federal adjusted gross income - All Schedule C business expenses apply - Home office expenses - Business mileage (67 cents/mile for 2025) - Kansas allows 50% deduction of federal SE tax
Kansas Side Hustle Tax FAQ
What is Kansas's tax rate?
Kansas has two brackets: 5.2% on income up to $23,000 and 5.58% on income above that. Most side hustlers with W-2 income pay the 5.58% rate.
Is Kansas City, KS better for taxes than Missouri side?
Generally yes. Kansas has no local income tax, while Kansas City, MO adds a 1% earnings tax. You could save 1% living on the Kansas side.
Does Kansas have local income taxes?
No, Kansas has no local or city income taxes anywhere in the state. You only pay the state tax rate.
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