Clark County, KY Payroll Tax Registration

If you are an employer in Clark 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 Clark County

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Employers must register with the Clark County Finance Department to withhold income tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the county, even if they are remote.

1. Complete an Occupational License Application
   

   Complete a Clark County Occupational License/Payroll Tax Application.

2. File Your Occupational License Application
   

   File your completed Occupational License/Payroll Tax Application with the Clark County Finance Department by email.

Documents and Resources

• Occupational License Tax Forms and Information - Clark County Finance Department
• Occupational Tax Ordinance - Clark County Finance Department

Clark County, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

• Clark County Fiscal Court

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

• Kentucky Payroll Tax Registration