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.
- Complete Your Registration Application
Complete the LMRC questionnaire to obtain an occupational license tax account number.
- Mail Your Registration Application
Mail your completed registration application to the LMRC.
- 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.
- 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
- Frequently Asked Questions - Louisville Metro Revenue Commission
- Forms and Publications Archives - Louisville Metro Revenue Commission
- Occupational License Tax Regulations - Louisville Metro Revenue Commission
