Washington County, KY Payroll Tax Registration

If you are an employer in Washington 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 Washington County

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

Employers must register with the Washington County Fiscal Court to withhold occupational tax from the qualifying wages of employees working within the county, even if they are remote.

1. Complete an Application For Occupational License
   

   Complete a Washington County Application for Occupational License.

2. File Your Application for Occupational License
   

   File your completed Application for Occupational License with the Washington County Fiscal Court by mail, with a check for the fee made payable to "Washington County Fiscal Court."

Documents and Resources

• Forms - Washington County Government
• Occupational License Fee - Washington County Government

Washington County, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

• Washington County Occupational License Administrator

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

• Kentucky Payroll Tax Registration