Ohio County, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Nov 13, 2025

If you are an employer in Ohio 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 Ohio County

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

Employers must register with the Ohio County Occupational Tax Office to withhold occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the county, even if they are remote.

  1. Complete an Occupational Tax Questionnaire

    Complete an Ohio County Occupational Tax Questionnaire.

  2. File Your Occupational Tax Questionnaire

    File your completed Occupational Tax Questionnaire with the Ohio County Occupational Tax Office by email.

Documents and Resources

Ohio County, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

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Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

Agencies in Kentucky

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