This information is intended to acquaint businesses with the Pendleton County Occupational License Tax Ordinance and tax collection process. The following is for general information purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advise. For the complete text of the Ordinance, click here. Should you have further questions, please contact our office at: Pendleton County Tax Administrator, 233 Main St., Falmouth, Kentucky 41040 or by phone at (859) 654-1808.
What is the Occupational Tax and who benefits from this tax?
The Pendleton County Occupational Tax is a payroll tax withheld from those employees who work within Pendleton County and remitted to the County. The tax collected will assist the community including, but not limited to, ambulance service, fire protection, animal control, senior services, jail transports, capital improvements, parks and recreation services.
Who must Register with the Tax Administrator?
Every person or business who renders services to another person or business for compensation is required to register by completing a questionnaire for a Pendleton County Occupational Tax Account. Please complete the Questionnaire (Business) for your company and return to the Tax Administrator within ten working days. An Account Information Update (Business) form should be used anytime pertinent changes occur. For individuals who are required to comply, please complete the specified Questionnaire (Individual) form. (*Please note that all forms are available in pdf format and can only be downloaded, then mailed to the above address or faxed to 859-654-5047.)
Who is required to Pay Pendleton County Occupational Tax?
Only those businesses who have employees are required to register (see above) and withhold and submit to Pendleton County.
What if the employee does not live in Pendleton County?
The payroll tax is imposed on compensation earned for work performed in the county. Residence is of no concern.
What is the tax rate?
The tax rate is 1/2 percent (.5% or .005) of gross compensation. (Include any amounts which are deferred for federal income tax purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, retirement, profit sharing and pre-tax health benefits. For more information as to what dollar amounts are inclusive, refer to the Occupational License Tax Ordinance or contact your tax preparer.)
What is the Penalty for failure to file Payroll Tax Returns timely?
Employers may be subject to a Penalty of 5% of the tax due for each calendar month, not to exceed 25% of the total tax due and not less than $25.00, plus Interest of 12%.
Where do I pay?
Your check should be made payable to the Pendleton County General Fund at 233 Main Street, Room 4, Falmouth, KY, 41040.
Pendleton Co. Tax Administrator: Jenny Schlueter
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Telephone: 859-654-1808/Fax: 859-654-5047
E-mail: <pcpayrolltaxadm@fuse.net>
When do I pay?
Quarterly Payroll Withholding Schedule is as follows:
Quarter-End: March 31st.......Return Due: April30th
Quarter-End: June 30th.........Return Due: July 31st
Quarter-End: Sept. 30th........Return Due: Oct. 31st
Quarter-End: Dec. 31st.........Return Due: Jan. 31st
What do I do if I overpaid this tax?
A refund or credit can be made to the employer within two years from the date the overpayment was made. An employee who has compensation attributable to activities performed outside the county may file for a refund by completing a Refund Request Form and providing the necessary information. Confirmation with the employer of the percentage of time spent outside the county will be verified prior to approval of the refund claim.
I am interested in starting my own business. Where can I get information?
Small businesses are vital to Kentucky's economy and a variety of services and programs exist to assist small business. The Kentucky Business Guide has been developed by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development to help direct you through the proper steps and provide additional sources of information.
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