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8 | Page February 7 I ssueLt. Governor Toland Announces More Than $4 Million Available in Community Service Tax Credit ProgramTOPEKA (2.5.2025) %u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $4.13 million in tax credits will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce%u2019s Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP).%u201cRevitalizing our communities and state requires targeted investments that make people want to live and work in Kansas,%u201d Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. %u201cCSP supports communities by substantially reducing the cost for donors to make contributions to charitable organizations that help fund important local projects.%u201dThe Community Service Tax Credit Program provides an opportunity for private, non-profit organizations and public healthcare entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns involving community service, non-governmental crime prevention, youth apprenticeship and technical training, and healthcare services.Under the program, the state authorizes nonprofit organizations to offer tax credits to donors that make contributions towards approved projects. Organizations are chosen through a competitive selection process in which applications are thoroughly analyzed to determine award sizes and final awardees.Proposed projects must be unique or one-time in nature while creating lasting value for charitable organizations. Projects could include a capital campaign, major equipment purchase, major renovation, capacity building and more.Applications will be open March 1 through April 30. Those applying may request up to $200,000 in tax credits. Applicants in rural communities of less than 15,000 population are eligible for a 70% credit. Those applicants not located in rural areas are eligible for a 50% credit.If your organization is interested in applying for CSP, the Department of Commerce will host an introductory webinar at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27. For more information and to register for the webinar, click here. For questions regarding CSP, contact Quality Places Specialist Miranda Carpenter by email or call (785) 940-0626.Governor Kelly Announces January Total Tax Collections Surpass Estimate byNearly $16MTOPEKA (2.3.2025) %u2013 The State of Kansas ends January 2025 with total tax collections at $942.8 million. That is $15.9 million, or 1.7%, above the estimate. Total tax collections are up 1.5% from January 2024.%u201cWhile current revenues are in line with the estimates, it is important that we continue to focus on fiscal responsibility to ensure long term financial health in Kansas,%u201d Governor Laura Kelly said. Individual income tax collections were $500.1 million, $25.1 million or 5.3% above the estimate, and up 5.1% from January 2024. Corporate income tax collections were $73.0 million, $20.0 million or 21.5% below the estimate, and down 18.7% from January 2024.