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Kansas Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The Kansas surplus lines tax is 3% of gross premium, plus a 0.175% SLIP+ Transaction Fee. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

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Rates effective from 2026-07-24

Kansas Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 3%
SLIP+ Transaction Fee 0.175%

Estimate only. Figures are calculated from published state rates and are not a guarantee of the amounts due. Verify with the applicable state or stamping office before filing.

How SLTax360 Files Kansas Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in Kansas means navigating Kansas's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the Kansas rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each Kansas transaction we file is itemized into its components — surplus lines tax (3%), SLIP+ Transaction Fee (0.175%) — so your audit trail shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of Kansas transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the workflow is the same: upload, we file, you stay compliant. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free Kansas calculation — no signup required.

Kansas Notes: Kansas: 6% SL tax on gross premiums. SLIP+ Transaction Fee 0.175 Effective 04/01/2026
All policy or carrier fees charged to the insured on Kansas policies are considered taxable and should be reported in the Policy Fees field in SLIP+.

Kansas Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the Kansas surplus lines tax rate is 3% of gross premium. The tax base in Kansas includes policy fees.

Yes. Kansas applies a stamping fee of 0.175% on top of the surplus lines tax. Stamping fees fund the state-designated stamping office that reviews and processes filings.

SLTax360 automates Kansas surplus lines tax filing for MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers. We submit each transaction through the appropriate state-mandated channel (OPTins, SLIP+, or the state's own portal where applicable), retain audit-ready confirmations, and track deadlines so nothing slips. Try the free Kansas rate in the public calculator before signing up.

Kansas: 6% SL tax on gross premiums. SLIP+ Transaction Fee 0.175 Effective 04/01/2026 All policy or carrier fees charged to the insured on Kansas policies are considered taxable and should be reported in the Policy Fees field in SLIP+.

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