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HB2058
HB2058: Changing Income Limits for the Senior Tax Credit
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 9:52 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes income rules to allow more seniors in Kansas with household incomes up to $28,000 starting in tax year 2025 to qualify for a refundable state income tax credit based on their property taxes.
What it does
- Sets a new household income limit of $28,000 for qualifying for the SAFESR tax credit starting in tax year 2025.
- Requires that this income limit increases each year after 2026 based on federal cost-of-living adjustments.
- Allows taxpayers to receive a refund if their calculated tax credit is larger than what they owe in state income taxes.
- Replaces the previous rule that used a percentage of the federal poverty level with a specific dollar amount for eligibility starting in 2025.
Who it affects
- Kansas residents who are 65 years of age or older
- Taxpayers whose household income is $28,000 or less starting in tax year 2025
- Homeowners who pay property taxes on their main residence
Limits and unknowns
- Taxpayers cannot claim this credit if they already received a homestead property tax refund for the same year and property.
- The bill text states it passed both chambers but also lists a final action of 'Died in Committee,' which creates uncertainty about its current legal status.
Plain language
Terms to know
- SAFESR credit
- Selective Assistance for Effective Senior Relief, a state income tax credit that pays back part of the property taxes seniors have paid.
- Household income
- All money earned by people living in the same home during a calendar year, including Social Security payments.
- Cost-of-living adjustment
- An increase to the income limit based on changes in prices for goods and services as calculated under federal tax rules.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Providing for an increased amount of income for eligibility of individuals for the selective assistance for effective senior relief income tax credit.
Official activity
Bill history
- Died in CommitteeHouse
- Referred to House Committee on TaxationHouse
- IntroducedHouse