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Tax exemption rules for Kansas can be obtained from the Kansas Department of Revenue. Tax exemptions are included in the Citation: 79-32, 113.

How to contact Kansas Department of Revenue?

• Address: Kansas Department of Revenue, Tax Assistance, Room 150, 915 SW Harrison Street Topeka, KS 66625
• Telephone: 785-296-6431

General tax exemption rule for nonprofit organizations in Kansas

Nonprofit organizations incorporated in Kansas are exempt from Kansas corporate income taxes if they are exempt from federal income taxes.

What nonprofit organizations are automatically tax exempt?

Some nonprofit organizations are explicitly tax exempt under Kansas law from the sales and compensating use tax. These nonprofit organizations include:

• YMCAs
• YWCAs
• the Salvation Army
• church entities
• nonprofit educational institutions
• nonprofit hospitals
• nonprofit blood tissue and organ banks
• nonprofit historical societies and museums that are 501(c)(3)s
• non commercial, educational TV and radio stations

Other nonprofit organizations wanting tax exemption

Other nonprofit organizations wanting tax exemption must write to the Kansas Department of Revenue and request a private letter ruling. If you have questions or need assistance, you can contact the Taxpayer Assistance Center (785-291-3614) to find out if your nonprofit organization qualifies for tax exemption status.

Each type of nonprofit organization has a specific tax exemption certificate. Once the tax exemption application is approved, the Kansas Department of Revenue will assign a Tax Exempt Entity Exemption Certificate (Form ST-204) which the nonprofit organization can supply to retailers for tax exemption purposes. For more information on tax exemption qualifications for nonprofit organizations in Kansas,download a pdf file .

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