How to apply for Kansas Disabled Veteran Sales Tax Exemption (100% or TDIU, up to $24,000 of purchases a year)

Who it's for

Starting July 1, 2026, Kansas disabled veterans who qualify do not pay sales tax on most purchases for personal use, up to $24,000 of purchases per calendar year. Motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes are not included. The veteran must be a Kansas resident, honorably discharged (including general under honorable conditions), and certified by the VA as 100% Permanent and Total or totally disabled or unemployable (TDIU). A surviving spouse whose veteran spouse qualified and died on or after July 1, 2026 can keep the exemption until remarrying. Apply online (recommended) or with paper Form K-97 to get a Disabled Veteran Sales Tax Exemption Certificate Card, which is renewed every three years. Kansas Office of Veterans Services representatives can help; call 785-296-3976.

What you'll need

• DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4) showing a qualifying characterization of service
• VA Award Letter or VA Benefit Summary Letter showing a 100% combined rating or TDIU
• Proof of Kansas residency, such as a utility bill, lease, or Kansas driver's license or ID card

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Kansas Disabled Veteran Sales Tax Exemption (100% or TDIU, up to $24,000 of purchases a year). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need dD Form 214 (Member Copy 4) showing a qualifying characterization of service, vA Award Letter or VA Benefit Summary Letter showing a 100% combined rating or TDIU, proof of Kansas residency, such as a utility bill, lease, or Kansas driver's license or ID card — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

every three years (card renewal)