Kansas Capital Gains Tax 2026: Graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%)
Kansas capital gains are modeled as Graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%). Use this free calculator to estimate capital gains tax in Kansas, including federal rates, NIIT when applicable, and Kansas's state treatment (graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%)).
State treatment: Graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%)·Official source ↗
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Kansas capital gains tax overview
Kansas capital gains tax planning starts with the federal rules, then layers on Kansas's own treatment (graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%)). This calculator estimates both so you can see a combined effective rate before you sell stocks, crypto, real estate, or other capital assets.
Federally, short-term gains (held one year or less) are taxed as ordinary income, while long-term gains generally use 0%, 15%, or 20% preferential rates for tax years 2025 and 2026. High earners may also owe the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax when MAGI exceeds the IRS threshold for their filing status.
Kansas generally taxes capital gains under its graduated income-tax framework. For planning estimates we apply Kansas's top modeled rate (graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%)) to taxable gains. Your actual marginal state rate may be lower depending on total Kansas taxable income.
Kansas figures in this model are drawn from the official source we cite for the state: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/. Confirm the current-year statute or agency page before you file — rates and special rules can change.
Kansas is modeled as graduated income tax with a top rate up to 5.7% on taxable capital gain. The estimate uses that top rate, so a smaller Kansas income can owe less than the line shown.
Federal preferential rates are not copied onto the Kansas line. A 15% federal long-term gain can still face up to 5.7% in this Kansas model.
Rates last verified: August 2026. Official source: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/.
Use the calculator above with filing status and income to stack federal long-term or short-term tax, NIIT, and Kansas state tax. Compare nearby states from the links below, review our methodology for data sources (including Kansas's official reference), and consult a CPA before filing. This page is educational and not tax advice.
Kansas rate snapshot
| Category | graduated |
|---|---|
| Summary | Graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%) |
| Abbreviation | KS |
| Top / modeled rate | 5.70% |
Illustrated tax on a long-term gain
Long-term stock gain while living in Kansas. Federal and NIIT use the same income on every state page. The Kansas column is the only state tax that changes.
| Gain | Federal | NIIT | Kansas | Texas state tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000.00 | $7,500.00 | $0.00 | $2,850.00 | $0.00 |
| $100,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $0.00 | $5,700.00 | $0.00 |
| $250,000.00 | $37,500.00 | $4,940.00 | $14,250.00 | $0.00 |
Single filer, tax year 2026, $80,000.00 of other taxable income. Texas is the no-tax comparison. Illustration only, not your return.
Always verify rates with theKansas revenue agencyand review ourmethodology. Not tax advice.
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FAQ
Kansas FAQs
How does Kansas tax capital gains?
Kansas generally taxes capital gains under its graduated income-tax framework (Graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%)). For planning we apply the top modeled rate to taxable gains; your actual Kansas marginal rate may be lower depending on total taxable income.
Is the Kansas amount on this calculator exact?
No. Graduated states are estimated at the top modeled rate, not a full multi-bracket state return. Federal tax and NIIT are stacked separately. Federal short-term and long-term capital gains tax, and the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax when MAGI exceeds the IRS threshold, can still apply.
Where do Kansas rates come from?
Our model cites https://www.ksrevenue.gov/. Use this page for a combined federal-plus-state planning estimate, then confirm with Kansas instructions or a CPA.
Are Kansas capital gains sourced by residency or by where the asset sits?
Kansas generally taxes residents on worldwide income, including capital gains, under its graduated framework (Graduated income tax (top rate up to 5.7%)). Nonresidents may still owe Kansas tax on certain sourced assets such as in-state real property. This page assumes Kansas residency for the state line.
Why might my Kansas tax be lower than 5.7% of the gain?
5.7% is the top modeled rate. The calculator uses it as a planning ceiling on a graduated scale, not as proof you are in the top bracket.
Does Kansas adopt the federal 20% long-term bracket as its own rate?
No. The state layer stays on the Kansas graduated scale, top rate up to 5.7%.
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