Kansas state tax extension guide
KANSAS · STATE TAX EXTENSION GUIDE

Kansas Personal Tax Extension 2026: 2025 Tax-Year Filing Guide

Individual Income Tax · Form K-40

Kansas generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Kansas accepts a federal extension but the extension does not extend payment time. For federal details, see our federal tax extension resources.

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Kansas Extension Deadlines
Individual return
Individual Income Tax
Automatic with Federal
October 15, 2026
KS Extension Status
Automatic with Federal
Payment Voucher
Online Payment
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Kansas generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Kansas accepts a federal extension but the extension does not extend payment time.

Last updated: September 12, 2026
Individual filing

Kansas Personal Tax Extension: Filing Details

Kansas generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Kansas accepts a federal extension but the extension does not extend payment time.

Extended Deadline
October 15, 2026
Extension Checklist
Original deadline
April 15, 2026
Extended deadline
October 15, 2026
Kansas return
Extension method
A federal Form 4868 automatically extends Kansas filing time; Kansas has no separate extension request form.
Payment
Use Kansas Form K-40V and pay by April 15, 2026.
The extension applies to filing time only. Pay any balance due by the original deadline.
At a glance

Quick Reference: Deadlines and Forms

Use this summary to confirm Kansas filing deadlines, forms, and payment requirements.

ItemKansas personal returnDeadline or method
Original deadlineForm K-40April 15, 2026
Extended deadlineAutomatic with FederalOctober 15, 2026
Return formForm K-40Use the current form
PaymentForm K-40VDue April 15, 2026
State Agency
Kansas Revenue
Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Kansas personal tax extensions.