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Topeka Taxes
Property tax
Residential property is assessed at 11.5% of fair market value; vacant lots are assessed at 12% of fair market value.

Automobile/boat taxes
Personal property tax on automobiles, motorized vehicles, and boats is assessed annually and based on year, make, and model. The tax is computed on manufacturer's original retail price with annual depreciation.

*The yearly total local mill levy is then applied to all the above catagories.

Sales Tax
The sales tax rate for the City of Topeka includes 4.9% state, 1% city, .25% county, and .65% Washburn University for a total of 6.8%.

Individual Income Tax
Married Filing Joint Returns:
Not over $30,000 3.5% of Kansas taxable income
Over $30,000 but not over $60,000 $1,050 plus 6.25% of excess over $30,000
Over $60,000 $2,925 plus 6.45% of excess over $60,000
All Other Individuals:
Not over $15,000 3.5% of Kansas taxable income
Over $15,000 but not over $30,000 $525 plus 6.25% of excess over $15,000
Over $30,000 $1,462.50 plus 6.45% of excess over $30,000