Verified AscenPay tables
Kansas payroll tax rules, 2026
These are the figures AscenPay uses to run Kansas payroll.
State income tax withholding
Single
| Yearly taxable wages over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5.2% |
| $23,000 | 5.58% |
Married
| Yearly taxable wages over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5.2% |
| $46,000 | 5.58% |
- Standard deduction: $3,605 single, $8,240 married.
- Each exemption or allowance: $2,250 a year.
State unemployment (employer)
- Taxable wage limit: $14,000 per employee per year.
- New-employer rate used: 2.75%. Your state assigns your actual rate.
Federal taxes (every state)
- Social Security 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer, up to $184,500 of wages.
- Medicare 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer; extra 0.9% employee tax over $200,000.
- Federal unemployment (FUTA) 0.6% on the first $7,000 per employee.