Notice of Ordinance Change for Taxable Net Profits: Kenton County
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has enacted legislation which will exempt any business entities engaged in franchises, trades, occupations, professions and other businesses in the county from paying the county portion of the net profit occupational license tax (fee) for taxable year ending Jan. 1, 2024 or after. Even though exempt from paying the Kenton County portion of the tax, business entities are still required to prepare and submit annual net profit schedules and forms as instructed here. Please note, this change only impacts the Kenton County portion of the annual tax occupational license tax (fee).
This change is effective to the taxable year ending Jan. 1, 2024 and all fiscal year ends thereafter.
Notice of Payroll Withholding Change: City of Walton
Effective January 1, 2026, any gross compensation paid within the Kenton County portion of the city of Walton with a check date on or after this date will be subject to both Kenton County and Walton City payroll withholding rates.
Please note the following reporting requirements:
- Walton City withholding must be filed with Boone County.
- Kenton County withholding must be filed with Kenton County.
If you have questions regarding:
- Walton City withholding requirements, please contact Boone County at (859) 334-2144.
- Kenton County withholding requirements, please contact Kenton County at (859) 392-1440.
Kenton County & Cities Rates
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