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Q&As what is the kansas city earnings Tax?
The earnings Tax (e-Tax is) a 1% tax on income earned by residents
It was first passed into law by Kansas City voters in 1963 and has
kc earnings Tax of Kansas City and nonresidents who work within the city limits.
been successfully renewed ever since.
do all kansas city residents pay the e-Tax?
no. unemployed persons with no earned
income, retired people and military
personnel are exempt from paying the e-Tax.
FUNDS FOR CRITICAL SERVICES: only residents who work in Kansas City or nonresidents (for
instance, people who live in Kansas City, Ks and Independence,
FIRST RESPONDERS mo) who work within the city limits are required to pay the e-Tax.
STREET REPAIRS will voting “yes” raise my taxes?
TRASH PICKUP no. The e-Tax is not a new tax! A “yes” vote will
renew the tax at its current rate of 1% for another five years,
SNOw REMOVAL without raising anyone’s taxes!
voTe “yes” on QuesTion 1 – renew The kc earnings Tax!
Paid for by Freedom, Inc., Bruce Beatty, Treasurer.
