Kentucky
Last Updated June 17, 2026.
Kentucky employers are required to register for payroll withholding and unemployment insurance accounts. The links below provide access to state payroll resources and employer compliance information.
State Tax Guidelines
Kentucky Department of Revenue – Withholding Tax
Agency Information
Add to existing company setup
Submit a request to your service team to add KY (withholding) to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:
- Withholding – Withholding account number and Deposit Frequency. If you’re unsure of your deposit frequency or account number you can call the agency at 502-564-7287.
- Power of Attorney upon request, please obtain the prefilled form from your client service representative.
Register a new company
Kentucky Office of Employment and Training – Unemployment tax
Agency Information
Add to existing company setup
Submit a request to your service team to add KYSUI (unemployment) to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:
- Unemployment – Account Number and Tax rate. This can be found on a Tax Rate Notice or the Quarterly contribution report. If you’re unsure of your tax rate or account number, you can call the agency at 502-564-2272.
Register a new company
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