Knox County, KY Payroll Tax Registration

If you are an employer in Knox 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 Knox County

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

Employers must register with the Knox County Occupational License Fee Administrator to withhold occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the county, even if they are remote.

1. Complete an Occupational License Fee Application
   

   Complete a Knox County Occupational License Fee Application.

2. File Your Occupational License Fee Application
   

   File your completed Occupational License Fee Application with the Knox County Occupational License Fee Administrator by email.

Documents and Resources

• Common Tax Forms - Knox County Fiscal Court
• Knox County Occupational Taxes Ordinance (Ord. No. 2004-1223) - Kentucky Secretary of State

Knox County, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

• Knox County Fiscal Court

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

• Kentucky Payroll Tax Registration