Benton, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Sep 24, 2026

If you are an employer in Benton, 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 Benton

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Employers must file their first withholding return with the City of Benton 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 Return of License Fee Withheld Form

    Complete a Quarterly Return of License Fee Withheld form to establish a withholding tax account with the City of Benton.

  2. File Your Quarterly Return of License Fee Withheld Form

    File your completed Quarterly Return of License Fee Withheld Form with the City of Benton by mail, with a check made payable to "City of Benton".

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Benton, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

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