Covington, KY Payroll Tax Registration

If you are an employer in Covington, 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 Covington

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

Employers must register with the City of Covington Finance Department to withhold occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the city, even if they are remote.

1. Complete an Occupational License Application
   

   Complete a City of Covington Occupational License Application form.

2. File Your Occupational License Application
   

   File your completed Occupational License Application by mail, with checks made payable to "City of Covington".

Documents and Resources

• Registering Your Business - City of Covington Finance Department
• Business and Occupation License Fees - American Legal Publishing

Covington, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

• Covington Finance Department

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

• Kentucky Payroll Tax Registration