Kansas Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Running payroll in the Sunflower State shouldn't feel like getting caught in a prairie windstorm. From Wichita to Kansas City, our Kansas Payroll Tax Calculator makes calculating employee withholdings as smooth as wheat fields in summer. Handle state income tax, local taxes, and federal requirements with confidence—all in one straightforward tool.
Kansas Payroll Tax Steps
Kansas’s progressive tax system combined with local taxes in certain cities can make payroll more complex than it first appears on the plains. Our calculator helps you navigate Kansas’s payroll requirements without getting tangled in red tape, ensuring accurate calculations whether you’re in Johnson County or out in western Kansas. Get precise withholdings as dependably as a Kansas sunrise.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with Kansas Department of Revenue and DOL
To hire employees in Kansas, you'll need to register with the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) for withholding taxes and the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) for unemployment insurance. Kansas's online Customer Service Center makes registration as easy as a straight shot down I-70. You'll receive account numbers for both tax withholding and unemployment.
New employers pay 2.7% unemployment tax on the first $14,000 of each employee's wages for their first three years.
Step #2: Handle Kansas's State and Local Tax Forms
Step #3: Understand Kansas's Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
Step #4: Meet Kansas's Pay Period Requirements
Step #5: Use our Simple Kansas Payroll Calculator
Step #6: Submit Taxes and File Kansas Payroll Reports
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