Kentucky Payroll & Tax Registration Guide
Employers in the Bluegrass State: learn about Indiana payroll tax and registration here.
Companies who pay employees in Kentucky must register with the KY Department of Revenue for a Withholding Account Number and register with the KY Office of Employment & Training for an Employer ID Number.
KY Withholding Account Number
- Format: 999999 ( 6 numerical digits )
- Register online with the KY Dept of Revenue to receive a Withholding Account Number. Registration may also be completed via the Kentucky Registration Application (10A100). Please visit the Kentucky DOR Tax Registration Information page or additional resources or call the KY DOR at (502) 564-4581.
- Find an existing Withholding Account Number:
- On Forms K-1E or K-E3, Employer’s Quarterly or Annual Reconciliation of Income Tax Withheld.
- Visit the KY Dept of Revenue contact page.
KY Unemployment Compensation (UC) Account Number
- Format : 99999999 ( 8 numerical digits )
- Register online at the KY Office of Employment & Training for an Employer ID Number and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Rate.
- Find an existing UI account number:
- On Form UI_3
- Online
- By visiting the KY UI contact page
Required Payroll Documentation:
- Yes
Third Party Access /POA Needed:
- No
Local Income Taxes Imposed:
- Yes
State Resources:
Visit state resources for specific tax rates and wage details:
- Kentucky Unemployment Insurance for unemployment taxes
- Kentucky Department of Revenue for withholding taxes
