Hazard, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Dec 23, 2025

If you are an employer in Hazard, 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 Hazard

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

Employers must register with the Tax Administrator to withhold occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the City of Hazard, even if they are remote.

  1. Complete a Business License Application

    Complete a City of Hazard Business/Occupational Registration Application.

  2. File Your Business License Application

    File your completed Business/Occupational Registration Application with the Tax Administrator by mail along with a check made payable to the City of Hazard.

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