Voter Registration


 

Generally, registration for voting must be completed at least 20 days prior to primary or general elections. However, in the Missouri counties of Jackson, Cass, Clay, and Platte, residents must wait 28 days after registration before they are eligible to vote. Application information includes your name, birthplace, birth date, mailing address, telephone number, place of previous registration, and usually your Social Security number. To register in both Kansas and Missouri, you must submit proper identification, be a U.S. citizen, and be at least 18 years of age. Registration is permanent unless you change you change your residency or your name. Voter registration forms are widely available in banks, libraries, schools, and government office as well as drivers license test centers. Forms can also be downloaded and printed online from the state of county websites. Completed forms must be returned to the appropriate county office.

State Tax System


 

PERSONAL INCOME TAX
 
Kansas Income Tax
Kansas imposes a personal state income tax that is calculated on a graduated scale based on your income level. The filing status on your Kansas return must be the same as on your federal return. To qualify for Head of Household filing status on the Kansas return, you must claim Head of Household or Qualifying Widow or Widower with a dependent child on your federal return. General withholding is required, and a standard deduction is allowed for the single taxpayer or married taxpayers filing a joint return. Those who qualify as Head of Household can apply a larger deduction than a single taxpayer. For complete information on Kansas state income tax, contact:
 
Kansas Tax Assistance
Department of Revenue
877-526-7738
 
Frequently Requested Numbers
Automated Refund Status
800-894-0318
Tax Form Requests
785-296-4937
Tax Appeal Information
785-296-8460
 
 
Missouri Income Tax
Missouri imposes a personal state income tax that is calculated on a graduated scale based on your income level. Missouri taxable income is reduced by the amounts of various standard and itemized deductions. General withholding for state taxes is required by law. An additional tax of 1% on the salaries, wages, and commissions earned by individuals who live or work in Kansas City, Missouri, is imposed by the city government. For complete information or answers to specific questions, contact
 
Missouri Revenue Department
Jefferson City, MO
800-877-6881
Fax on Demand
573-751-4800
 
Kansas City Branch Office
Income Tax Assistance
615 E 13th Street
Kansas City, MO
816 889-2920
 
Kansas City, MO Municipal Tax
Earnings Tax Department
816-513-1120
 
 
Property Taxes
 
Kansas Property Tax
The property tax rate in Kansas represents an aggregate of state, county, city, school, and other district levies expressed as tax per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Homes, commercial real property and certain other property categories are appraised at "market value" as of the first day of January each year. Market value is the amount of money a well-informed buyer would pay and a well-informed seller would accept for property in an open and competitive market. Property is assessed by county appraisers and collected at the county level. For more information on property taxes and the rate for your jurisdiction, contact the appropriate appraiser:
 
Kansas Department of Revenue
Personal Property Tax
785-296-2365
 
Johnson County Appraiser
Olathe, KS
913-829-9500
 
Wyandotte County Appraiser
Kansas City, KS
913-287-2641
 
Kansas Intangible Personal Property Tax
Kansas law permits the imposition of an intangible personal property tax on the income derived from all money, securities, credits, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness. Counties, cities, and townships have the option of reducing or eliminating this tax. Most of the jurisdictions in the Kansas City metropolitan region have also eliminated all or part of this tax. Contact your local revenue officer for details.
 
Missouri Property Tax
"Ad valorem" or "according to value" taxes on personal property represents a combination of state, county, and local jurisdiction tax rates. The assessed value of taxable property is established by the local assessor. Tax rates that have been set by the local governments taxing the property are multiplied by the assessed value. The result is the amount of tax levied against the property. Property is assessed at differing percentages of value according to type of property or its use. Local governments may also apply a tax based on the actual cash value of non-business personal property. This includes licensed motor vehicles, boats, motors, trailers, campers, livestock and feed. For more information on property taxes and applicable rates, contact the appropriate assessor:
 
Cass County, KS Assessor
816-380-8400
 
Clay County, KS Assessor
816-792-7664
 
Jackson County, KS Assessor
816-881-3239
 
Platte County, KS Assessor
816-858-2232
 
Douglas County, KS Appraiser
1100 Massachusetts
Lawrence, KS 785-832-5133
 
Franklin County, KS Assessor
315 South Main Street
Ottawa, KS 785-229-3420
 
Leavenworth, KS Assessor
300 Walnut Street
Leavenworth, KS 913-724-1370
 
Linn County, KS Appraiser
315 Main Street
Mound City, KS 913-795-2536
 
Miami County, KS Appraiser
201 S. Pearl
Paola, KS 913-294-9311
Missouri Intangible Personal Property
No tax is levied on intangible personal property.
 
Sales & Use Tax
 
Kansas Sales/Use Tax
Kansas imposes a 6.525 percent tax rate on the sale price of tangible personal property, although additional county and city taxes may be levied. Sales tax is collected by the retailer, while use tax is paid directly by the taxpayer. Use tax is due on items including computer and jewelry that are purchased through the Internet or catalogs where sales tax has not been collected, if these items are used in Kansas. For further information, contact:
 
Kansas Department of Revenue
785-368-8222
 
Missouri Sales/Use Tax
Missouri imposes a 4.225 percent tax rate on the sales price of tangible personal property and enumerated services with the exclusion of food. Counties and local municipalities impose additional taxes. Use tax is due on items purchased outside the state if sales tax has not been collected and the items are used in Missouri. For three days prior to the opening of school each August, the state offers a Sales Tax Holiday. Certain back-to-school purchases like clothing, school supplies, computers are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. For further information, contact:
 
Missouri Revenue Department
Jefferson City, MO
800-877-6881