Kentucky individual income tax
Kentucky's individual income tax is designed for both residents and non-residents of the state. The tax is calculated based on an individual's federal-adjusted gross income and has a flat rate tax of 5%.
April 18
Return due in 2023
5%
Flat tax rate
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Pay income tax online
Visit the official state government’s website to pay individual income tax online.
Visit KentuckyDOR
What is Kentucky income tax?
Individual income tax
Individual income tax is a type of direct tax levied by Kentucky on individuals that meet the taxable criteria.
Taxable incomes
Kentucky taxes incomes from wages, dividends, interests and capital gains.
Tax brackets
Kentucky has a flat rate tax of 5%.
Standard deduction
Standard deduction in Kentucky is $2,770 for all filers.
Personal exemption
There is no personal exemption in Kentucky.
2022 tax rates
The following is the list of income tax rates for the tax year of 2022
| Kentucky taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Flat tax rate | 5% |
Residency
Residency in Kentucky refers to an individual's permanent home or place of residence in the state.
Kentucky resident
A Kentucky resident is someone who is domiciled in Kentucky, or who maintains a permanent place of residence in the state for more than 183 days in a year.
You are required to pay tax on all the income, regardless of where it's sourced, if you are a resident.
Kentucky part-year resident
A Kentucky Part-Year Resident is someone who moved into or out of the state during the tax year.
Income earned while the individual was a resident of Kentucky is subject to state taxes.
Income earned from Kentucky sources are also taxable.
Kentucky non-resident
A Kentucky Nonresident is someone who does not have a permanent residence in the state.
Nonresidents who receive income from Kentucky sources are required to pay Kentucky taxes. This includes income from Kentucky properties and personal services performed in the state.
Individual income tax
The State of Kentucky requires you to pay taxes if you are a resident (regardless of the whether they were earned within the state or not) or a non-resident that earns income from Kentucky
Types of taxable incomes
The income types on which tax is levied are:
In Kentucky, all types of income are generally subject to personal income tax unless they are specifically exempt by state law. This includes, but is not limited to, wages and salary, dividends, capital gains, royalties, and other types of income.
File return
To file a tax return in Kentucky, taxpayers must complete and submit a tax return form. The tax return form requires taxpayers to report their taxable income and any credits or deductions they are eligible to claim. Taxpayers must also calculate their tax liability and pay any taxes owed by the due date.
Kentucky provides a 6-months extension in filing taxes, due by October 16,2023, if 75% of the taxes have already been paid, by filing form 740EXT.
Form 740EXT
Due
quarterly or annually
Pay taxes
Taxes in Kentucky are due by 18 April, 2023. Go to the official Kentucky Department of Revenue website.
Estimated taxes must be paid quarterly if tax liability is more than $500 or if your income isn't withheld (atleast 90%).
Estimated taxes are to be made quarterly in instalments by the 15th of April, June, September, and January.
Type of tax
flat tax
Due
quarterly or annually
Deductions
Tax deductions are a reduction in the amount of income that is subject to taxation. It allows taxpayers to lower the amount of taxable income they have, which in turn reduces the amount of tax they owe. Tax deductions are available for a wide range of expenses, such as charitable donations, mortgage interest, medical expenses, and business expenses.
For the tax year 2022, Kentucky has a standard deduction of $2,770 for all filers. That is, even if you are a joint filer, you can apply the deduction only once.
Credits
A tax credit allows taxpayers to reduce the amount of taxes they are required to pay. This is different from a tax deduction, which reduces the amount of income that is subject to taxation. Tax credits are applied directly to the tax liability, while deductions are applied to the taxable income.
Exclusions
Tax exclusions are an amount of money or income that is not subject to taxation. This means that taxpayers do not have to pay taxes on this income.
Frequently asked questions
Business entities in Kentucky
There are several business entities in Kentucky
Kentucky LLC
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