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Note: Our tax lesson is not as step-by-step as our other Kansas LLC formation lessons, due to the uniqueness and variation among businesses. Taxes are usually not as straightforward as forming an LLC in Kansas, and therefore, the information below is an overview, and not a comprehensive guide.
You will likely need to hire a tax professional to make sure you meet all your Kansas state and local tax obligations. We recommend using Thumbtack.
Do it yourself in Kansas
Register for a Kansas Business Tax
You can register for a Kansas Business Tax online with the Kansas Department of Revenue. To register, you must first create an online account.
You can also read the Kansas Business Tax Application Guide for help on how to register your LLC for Business Tax.
Other Taxes
Depending on your industry, where your business is located, how you are taxed by the IRS, and whether or not you have employees, will determine which additional taxes and forms are due.
Some examples of other taxes and forms due are:
- Use tax
- Individual income tax
- Income withholding tax
- Partnership and LLC tax
- Transient tax
- Accommodations tax
- Rental motor vehicle tax
- Tour tax
- Vehicle tax
- Car sharing tax
- Vehicle surcharge tax
- Cigarette and tobacco tax
- Liquor tax
- Fuel tax
- Local taxes
- And more
You can contact the Kansas Department of Revenue for more information on the different taxes your LLC might have to pay.
Our Recommendation
Calculating your tax obligations in Kansas can be complicated and if done improperly can negatively impact your LLC.
We recommend that you get help from a tax professional once your LLC is formed. You can use Thumbtack or Yelp.
Hiring a tax professional will not only help you keep your Kansas LLC in compliance, but it will also give you an advisor to go to for other business questions.
You’ll want someone who’s a good fit for your company, makes you feel comfortable, and is willing to answer all of your questions. It should be someone you like personally as well as professionally. We recommend talking with at least 2-3 people before making your final decision.
References
Kansas Department of Revenue: Business Tax Express
Kansas Department of Revenue: Forms and Publications – Business Taxation
Kansas Department of Revenue: Frequently Asked Questions About Business Registration
KANSAS LLC GUIDE
Follow the lessons below to form your Kansas LLC.