On top of Kentucky’s state flat income tax rate of 4.0 in 2024, some of its counties and cities also impose an additional local tax. Kentucky refers to these as Occupational License Fees/Taxes, and these apply to all employees, including household employees.
Each city has its own requirements and method to pay. For example, Louisville Metro has combined taxes totaling 2.2% for employees who work and live there or a 1.45% tax rate for non-resident employees. This amount is withheld from an employee’s paycheck, and then remitted to the city quarterly by employer by the following dates.
April 30
July 31
October 31
January 31
This can be paid online or mailed in, with details for Louisville local tax instructions can be found on the city’s website.