Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2694

Introduced
2/6/24  
Refer
2/6/24  

Caption

Providing for an increased amount of income tax credit for individuals of certain ages for the selective assistance for effective senior relief credit and setting the maximum amount or credit.

Impact

If enacted, HB 2694 would significantly alter the income tax responsibilities of elderly Kansans, particularly those with limited incomes. The proposed changes would not only encourage retirees to maintain financial stability as property taxes continue to rise, but they also align with broader efforts to support the aging population in the state. Moreover, this bill is seen as a legislative response to concerns that many elderly residents struggle to afford increasing property taxes, especially individuals living on fixed incomes.

Summary

House Bill 2694 proposes an increase in the income tax credit available to older taxpayers under the Selective Assistance for Effective Senior Relief (SAFESR) program in Kansas. The bill aims to enhance the financial support for individuals aged 65 and above, particularly by increasing the percentage of property and ad valorem taxes that can be credited against their income tax liability. Notably, the bill introduces a tiered system where older taxpayers would benefit from higher credit percentages based on their specific age brackets, with those 90 years or older potentially receiving a 100% credit on their property taxes paid.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HB 2694 have not been without contention. Advocates for the bill emphasize the need for increased support for seniors facing financial burdens from property taxes. However, opponents raise concerns about the sustainability of funding for such expanded tax credits, suggesting that the increased financial burden may ultimately shift onto younger taxpayers. Some legislators express hesitation regarding the equity of providing greater tax benefits solely based on age rather than income or other need-based criteria, raising questions about the long-term implications for the state's revenue and fiscal health.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2841

Providing for an increased amount of income tax credit for individuals of certain ages for the selective assistance for effective senior relief credit and setting the maximum amount or credit.

KS HB2058

Providing for an increased amount of income for eligibility of individuals for the selective assistance for effective senior relief income tax credit.

KS HB2005

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB33

Exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, providing income tax subtraction modifications for retirement plan amounts, federal work opportunity tax credit and employee retention credit disallowances and the carryforward of certain net operating losses, increasing the Kansas standard deduction by a cost-of-living adjustment and excluding social security payments from household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased homestead property tax refund claims.

KS HB2096

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, increasing the tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing a property tax rebate for certain business property operated in competition with property owned or operated by a governmental entity, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS SB40

Permitting the carryforward of certain net operating losses for individuals for Kansas income tax purposes and excluding social security payments from household income and increasing the appraised value and household income thresholds for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax homestead claims.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS HB3388

Income tax credits: prohibiting claims for deduction from certain tax credit; providing exemption for certain tax credits received; parental choice tax credits, modifying income limitations; allowing certain credit to qualifying students; establishing credit amount for certain private schools; emergency.

KS HB2041

Revenue and taxation; providing income tax credit for individuals; prescribing method for computation of tax credit; computation of taxable income; effective date.

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