The Kansas 5.3% retailers’ sales tax and compensating use tax will not be reduced as prior legislation had intended. The rate was to be reduced to 5.2% July 1, 2004 and 5.0% on July 1, 2005. For our previous news item on this topic, click here. (Ch. 90 (S.B. 384), Laws 2004, effective July 1, 2004.)