Wolfe County, KY Payroll Tax Registration

Oct 30, 2025

If you are an employer in Wolfe 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 Wolfe County

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

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

  1. Request an Occupational License Application

    Request an Occupational License Application from the Wolfe County Fiscal Court by email.

  2. Complete an Occupational License Application

    Complete a Wolfe County Occupational License Application.

  3. File Your Occupational License Application

    File your completed Occupational License Application with the Wolfe County Fiscal Court by email.

Documents and Resources

Wolfe County, KY Payroll Registration Agencies

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Register for payroll taxes with the state of Kentucky

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