Kansas tax collections continue downward trend, putting pressure on state reserves

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 1,038

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas missed revenue projections in March, continuing a monthslong trend that puts the state $175 million below forecasts for the fiscal year.

Tax collections in March missed expectations by 10.7%, or nearly $69 million. Collections for the fiscal year, from July through March, were stronger but still 2.5% below estimates, or $175.7 million down.

Gov. Laura Kelly called the numbers “concerning” In a news release about the March numbers.

Adam Proffitt, …

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