Today, January 31st, is the last day of the grocery tax in Kansas. On January 1st, the last incremental drop of the food state sales tax rate in Kansas will take effect, finally eliminating it all together. The reduction of the rate was first passed by Kansas lawmakers in 2022. At the time, food was taxed at a rate of 6.5%. That dropped to 4% in 2023, followed by a reduction to 2% this year, and next year, it’s gone for good.
Governor Laura Kelly says this tax reduction is a win for the Kansas people, with the average family of four saving over $500 a year. There are several items you will find at a grocery store that are not included in the tax removal. Kansans won’t pay tax on food and food ingredients like, bread, meat, bottled water, candy, dietary supplements, and soft drinks. But, the tax continues for alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and most prepared foods, like rotisserie chicken, salad bars, and some bakery items will have the tax still applied.
