Louisville Metro, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Jun 3, 2025

If you are an employer in Louisville Metro, 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 Louisville Metro

Louisville Metro, Kentucky Local Occupational License Tax Setup for Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

Any individual (resident or non-resident) or business entity engaged in any business, trade occupation, profession, or other activity for profit in Louisville Metro must pay the Occupational License Tax to the Louisville Metro Revenue Commission (LMRC). All employers must apply for an occupational license tax reporting number (account number) before commencing business.

  1. Complete Your Registration Application

    Complete the LMRC questionnaire to obtain an occupational license tax account number.

  2. Mail Your Registration Application

    Mail your completed registration application to the LMRC.

  3. Request a Notice From the LMRC

    Visit LRMC's Metro Integrated Tax System (eMINTS) and click on "Create Logon for Tax Account Access" and then "Request a notice" to request a notice to be used to create a logon to access your tax account.

  4. Create an eMINTS Logon

    After receiving your notice from the LMRC, visit the eMINTS to create a logon to access your tax account. From the eMINTS home page, click "Create Logon for Tax Account Access" and "Create a logon."

Documents and Resources

Accounts Logins

Louisville Metro, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in Louisville Metro.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

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