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Top CPA Firms in Kansas
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CPA Services in Kansas
Kansas has a mixed economic profile, with strong agriculture and aircraft manufacturing (Wichita is the “Air Capital of the World”) alongside growing technology and healthcare sectors. The state has worked to stabilize its fiscal situation after a controversial experiment with dramatic income tax cuts in the early 2010s, and today maintains moderate rates with various business incentives.
Kansas CPAs are experienced with the unique aspects of agricultural income — including cash basis accounting for farms, conservation easements, and farmland succession planning. For urban businesses and professionals in Wichita, Kansas City metro, and Topeka, CPAs provide guidance on Kansas business incentives, multi-state issues for companies operating across the border in Missouri, and retirement planning.
Top 6 CPA Firms in Kansas
Ranked by our editorial scoring system based on verified ratings and review volume
#1
Paramount Tax & Accounting Overland Park
★★★★★ (78 reviews)
📍 7400 W 130th St #345, Overland Park, KS 66213
📞 (913) 413-3225
Tax PreparationAuditorBookkeepingBusiness Management Consultant
#2
McAuley & Crandall PA
★★★★☆ (84 reviews)
📍 7200 W 132nd St #160, Overland Park, KS 66213
📞 (913) 239-9130
Tax PreparationAccountingAuditorBookkeeping
#3
Cook CPA, LLC
★★★★★ (44 reviews)
📍 7309 E 21st St N Suite G50, Wichita, KS 67206
📞 (316) 313-2220
AccountingAccountantBookkeepingFinancial Audit
#4
R Todd Laytham CPA, LLC
★★★★☆ (37 reviews)
📍 9393 W 110th St 5th floor Room # 560, Overland Park, KS 66210
📞 (913) 437-5743
Certified Public AccountantAccountingTax Preparation
#5
Kittrell & Klaskin, LLC
★★★★★ (30 reviews)
📍 889 N Maize Rd # 112, Wichita, KS 67212
📞 (316) 799-3901
Certified Public AccountantAccountantBookkeepingPayroll
#6
Midwest CPA LLC
★★★★★ (26 reviews)
📍 8020 E Central Ave #155, Wichita, KS 67206
📞 (316) 364-4163
Certified Public AccountantBookkeepingTax Preparation
🏆 How We Selected These Firms
Our editorial team evaluates CPA firms across Kansas using a proprietary scoring model that considers:
✓ Google rating — only firms with 4.0 stars or higher are eligible
✓ Review volume — scored using a logarithmic formula to reward genuine review depth
✓ Verified address — firms must have a confirmed physical location
✓ No paid placements — rankings are editorial only, never paid
Last updated: 2025 | Data sourced from verified public business listings
Kansas CPA & Tax FAQ
Q: What is Kansas’s income tax rate?
Kansas has a graduated income tax structure with two brackets: 3.1% on the first $15,000 and 5.7% on income above that for single filers (doubled for married filing jointly). Various reform proposals continue to be debated in the Kansas legislature, with some proposals aimed at reducing or flattening the rate.
Q: How does Kansas handle business income?
Kansas taxes income from pass-through businesses (S corporations, partnerships, LLCs) on the individual return at personal income tax rates. Kansas has adopted the federal QBI deduction (Section 199A). Kansas also has an exemption from income tax for nonwage business income earned by owners of pass-through entities, though this provision has been subject to legislative revision.
Q: What are Kansas sales tax rates?
Kansas has a 6.5% state sales tax, with local jurisdictions (cities and counties) adding their own rates. The combined rate can reach 10–11% in some areas. Kansas is one of few states that taxes groceries at the combined rate, though the state has been reducing the state portion of the food tax in recent years.
Q: Are there tax incentives for Kansas businesses?
Kansas offers various incentives including the High Performance Incentive Program (HPIP) for companies that invest in employee training, the PEAK program for job creation, and targeted incentives for aerospace, agriculture, and manufacturing. Kansas has been particularly focused on retaining and growing its aerospace industry, concentrated in the Wichita area.
Q: Does Kansas have an estate or inheritance tax?
Kansas repealed its estate and inheritance taxes in 2010, so there is no longer any Kansas state tax on inheritances or estates. Estates are only subject to the federal estate tax for amounts above the federal exemption. This makes Kansas one of the more favorable states for estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfers.
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