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The State of Kansas closed December 2025 with total tax collections of $1.07 billion, which is $58.7 million, or 5.2%, below the estimate. Overall collections were down 4.8% compared to December 2024.

Individual income tax collections totaled $448.0 million, falling $37.0 million, or 7.6%, short of projections and down 0.8% from a year earlier. Corporate income tax collections came in at $223.1 million, which is $21.9 million, or 8.9%, below the estimate and 19.0% lower than December 2024.

Combined retail sales and compensating use tax receipts reached $286.7 million. That is $1.7 million, or 0.6%, above the estimate and up 0.5% from December 2024.

“The new year begins with missing the December tax collection estimate by nearly $59 million. Individual income tax collections were reported down $37 million while corporate income tax continues to be significantly below 2024 levels, coming in nearly $22 million below estimate,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These numbers underscore that while recent tax returns have been positive, there is no guarantee these trends continue. We must maintain the fiscally responsible, disciplined approach to the budget I have advocated for during my seven years as governor.”