Bill to lower Kentucky’s income tax again clears 1st hurdle

Bill to lower Kentucky’s income tax again clears first hurdle
Leaders in Kentucky’s General Assembly aim to eliminate the state income tax. Three years ago, they passed House Bill 8, a formula of financial triggers that, when met, would slowly initiate cuts to the income tax by a half percent. House Bill 1 sets the next cut in motion from 4% to 3.5%.
Plan to lower Kentucky's income tax advances with bipartisan support — and some caution
In a 90-7 vote, the Kentucky state House voted Thursday to advance a bill that would cut the state income tax rate from 4% to 3.5%.
House committee advances bill to cut Kentucky income tax rate to 3.5%
The bill would lower Kentucky’s individual income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% in 2026, projected to lower state revenue by $718 million annually.
Kentucky House votes 90-7 to lower state’s individual income tax rate
(LEX 18) — The Kentucky House voted 90-7 to lower the state’s individual income tax rate on Thursday. Republicans delivered on a top priority just three days into this year’s 30-day legislative session as they moved on House Bill 1. The bill would lower the tax to 3.5% from 4% at the beginning of 2026.
Income tax cut clears House by wide margin
Legislation that would cut the state’s income tax rate from four percent to 3.5 percent effective January 1, 2026, has become the first piece of legislation
Don't cut the income tax. Help the state's economy by investing in housing | Letters
Kentucky legislators, we have low unemployment, a boom in job creation and not enough housing. Keep the income tax rate and next year budget housing.
Kentucky House Votes to Reduce the Individual Income Tax Rate, a Top GOP Priority
The Kentucky House has voted to reduce the individual income tax rate, as Republicans deliver on a top priority three days into the new legislative session
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