Governor Kelly has released her three part “Axing Your Taxes” plan that she says will save Kansans $500 million over the next three years. The plan includes a push to immediately “Axe the Tax” on groceries and eliminate the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products; create an annual State Sales Tax holiday for school supplies; and cut taxes on social security for retirees. The current food tax plan is to gradually reduce the tax, but Kelly wants it all wiped out this year.
The second part of the plan creates a three-day zero percent sales tax holiday on school supplies, personal computers, instructional materials, and art supplies, every August to provide relief to families and teachers gearing up for back to school.
The third part raises the limit on taxing social security benefits from $75,000 to $100,000. She says the plan is possible due to the fiscal responsibility the state has seen under her tenure as Governor.
