Morehead, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Dec 23, 2025

If you are an employer in Morehead, 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 Morehead

Morehead, Kentucky Local Withholding Tax Setup for PLLC, LLC, LLP, Professional Corporation, Corporation

Employers must register with the Business License & Occupational Tax Department to withhold occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the City of Morehead, even if they are remote.

  1. Complete a Business License Application

    Complete a City of Morehead Application for Business/Occupational License.

  2. File Your Business License Application

    File your completed Application for Business/Occupational License with the Business License & Occupational Tax Department by mail along with a check made payable to the "City of Morehead - Licensing."

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