Kansas lawmakers are discussing a constitutional amendment that aims to eliminate vehicle, property, and even income taxes here in Kansas. During Wednesday’s legislative committee meeting, September 17th, on taxation, Kansas lawmakers heard from Representative Blake Carpenter, who presented a bold idea to the legislature. He believes that raising sales taxes, as well as eliminating some tax exemptions here in Kansas, could allow the state to completely eliminate taxes that are hurting Kansas residents.
Carpenter says his plan will allow the state to remove taxes on vehicles in 6 years, property taxes in 13 years, and eventually income taxes in about 40 years. However, some lawmakers have raised concerns about the plan. Some lawmakers are skeptical of this, stating that sales tax increases could be too detrimental to Kansans in the short term.
If the proposed amendment passes through the legislature, Kansas residents would vote on it before it is officially enacted.
