15-P-018 2015 Percentage Method Tables for State Tax Withholding (December 8, 2014)

Informational Circular No.: 15-P-018

Supersedes Informational Circular No: 14-P-012

Effective Date: January 1, 2015

Contact Name: Nancy Ruoff

Ph: (785) 296-2853

Email: nancy.ruoff@da.ks.gov

Approval:    Nancy Ruoff (Original Signature on File)
Summary: New State Withholding Tax Tables Effective for Paychecks Issued On or After January 1, 2015

The Kansas Department of Revenue has issued new tables for the percentage method of withholding for 2015.  Please note that the standard deduction for one withholding allowance remains unchanged at $ 2,250.00 per year in calendar year 2015.  The attached tables are to be used in computing state tax withholding for wages paid on or after January 1, 2015.  In order to use the attached tables, income must be annualized.  To annualize income, multiply state taxable income for the current bi-weekly pay period by twenty-six pay periods. 

The Office of Systems Management, Payroll Systems Team is responsible for making the necessary updates to the SHARP payroll system to implement the new withholding tax rates. Regents’ institutions are responsible for implementing the new withholding tax rates in their respective payroll systems. 

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Attachment:  Table for Percentage Method of Withholding

Printable version of 15-P-018