Butler County, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Feb 17, 2026

If you are an employer in Butler County, 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 Butler County

Butler County, Kentucky Local Withholding Tax Setup for Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

Employers must register with the Butler County Occupational Tax Office to withhold occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the county, even if they are remote.

  1. Complete an Occupational License Application

    Complete a Butler County Occupational Business License Application.

  2. File Your Occupational License Application

    File your completed Occupational License Application with the Butler County Occupational Tax Office by email.

Documents and Resources

Butler County, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

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Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

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