Governor Signs Tax Cuts Into Law
Governor Signs Tax Cuts Into Law Save Email Print
Reporter: AP

A | A | A

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Governor Sebelius today signed a series of bills designed to cut taxes for some Kansans and phase out a tax on businesses.

The cuts include eliminating the fee that businesses pay to operate in Kansas, saving them approximately $135 million over the next five years.

In addition, some senior citizens would see their Social Security benefits be exempt from state income taxes, while others would get a larger refund on their property taxes if they qualify.

Another change would increase the earned income tax credit for poor, working Kansans, who now will be able to claim 17 percent of the federal income tax credit that the state matches.

More Stories
Palin Takes To Web For Hints On Future

Spirit Of Kansas Recap

Obama Seeks New U.S.-Russian Relationship

Tennessee Police Rule McNair's Death A Homicide

Former D.C. Mayor Barry Charged With Stalking

Disney World Monorail Crash Kills Driver

Tenn. Police Rule McNair's Death a Homicide

3 Dead After NC Fireworks Go Off, 1 In Pa. Blast

Post Your Comments
First Name:
Location:
Enter Comments: characters left
Email (optional):
By posting this comment I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:
You must agree to the Terms of Service to continue.
WIBW Live - click live or standby for schedule
Newsroom
Photog: Doug Brown
Photog: Eric Ives
Photog: Rick Felsburg
Photog: Jovarie Downing
Photog: Blake Kresge
Reporter: Ryan Smith
13 Sports Team
Skywatch 13 Weather
CBS News livefeed