- Kansas will eliminate state sales tax on groceries starting January 1, 2025
- The tax reduction follows a three-year plan starting from 6.5% in 2022, to 4% in 2023, and 2% in 2024
- City and county taxes on groceries will still apply, varying from 0% to 2.25% across different counties
- The average household in Sherman County will save significantly on grocery taxes compared to 2022
- Health psychologist Nancy Hamilton highlights that removing food sales tax benefits low-income families the most
- The Kansas Health Institute notes that sales taxes on food negatively affect both financial and health aspects of low-income communities
- The 2022 law received bipartisan support and was aimed at addressing concerns about rising food prices
- Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the significant financial relief the tax cut offers, estimating a yearly saving of over $500 for a family of four on sales tax alone
Source: lawrencekstimes.com
Source: kwch.com
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