HB2276

Kansas HB2276 provides an income tax credit for eligible small businesses that purchase advertising from local news organizations.

Kansas HB2276 introduces an income tax credit for eligible small businesses that purchase advertising from local news organizations. This credit is available for taxable years 2026 through 2029. Eligible small businesses must have an average of fewer than 50 full-time employees. The credit equals 50% of advertising expenditures for the first taxable year and 25% for subsequent years, with a maximum credit of $5,000 for the first year and $2,500 for each subsequent year. Businesses must certify their purchases with a signed statement from the local news organization.