Augusta, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Mar 25, 2026

If you are an employer in Augusta, Kentucky, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.

How to Register for Payroll Tax in Augusta

Augusta, Kentucky Local Withholding Tax Setup for Professional Corporation, Corporation, LLP, LLC

Employers must file their first Quarterly Tax Report with the City of Augusta to establish their withholding account and begin withholding occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the city, even if they are remote.

  1. Complete a Quarterly Tax Report

    Complete a Quarterly Tax Report form to establish a withholding tax account with the City of Augusta.

  2. File Your Quarterly Tax Report

    File your completed Quarterly Tax Report with the City of Augusta by mail, including a check payable to the city.

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