Kentucky New Employer Information
Congratulations on your decision to become a new employer in Kentucky! You will need a few things in place before you run your first payroll:
Federal and State Tax Accounts
Federal Tax Accounts:
Apply for an EIN View Details
Enroll in EFTPS View Details
State of Kentucky Tax Accounts:
Register With Kentucky Department of Revenue View Details
Register With Kentucky Office of Employment Services View Details
Get Your SUTA Rate View Details
Register Your Business for Any Local Taxes View Details
Setting Up Your New Employee:
Fill Out Form I-9 View Details
Have Employee Fill Out Federal Form W-4 View Details
Have Employee Fill Out State Form K-4 View Details
Report New Hire View Details
Meet Minimum Wage Requirements View Details
Once you have all the necessary information, you will be able to set up your payroll for your business.
Please note, as an employer you will be required to keep employee payroll records for at least three years. For more information, read our help article, “What Employers Should Know About Employee Payroll Records”
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