Jeffersontown Tax Department 

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The tax administrator and staff license all businesses that are physically located or are coming into town to do business for profit or gain. These taxes are deposited into the general fund of the city to be used to defray the general expenses of city government.

There is a withholding tax known as the "Jeffersontown Occupational Tax". This tax is withheld by the Employer on the Employee's Gross Wages and is remitted to the city on a quarterly basis.

Due dates are 01/31, 04/30, 07/31, and 10/31 of each calendar year.  Forms will be automatically mailed to all licensed businesses.

Tax Rates

Business License Fee
Effective July 11, 2007, new business licenses and annual renewals will be $75.00 

Occupational License and Tax Fees
1% of gross wages-to be remitted quarterly
(No minimum or maximum)

Property Taxes
$0.1502 per $100.00 of total assessment
Homestead 65 years or older $31,400 deduction
Disability $31,400 deduction

Tax Bills are generated the last week in September.  Jeffersontown does offer a 2% discount if paid by October 31.  The face amount is due by January 2.  Tax Bills are considered delinquent if unpaid by January 3.  The Homeowner will receive a one time 6% Penalty.  The Interest is based upon 12% per annum.

For information contact:
City of Jeffersontown, KY
Phone:  (502) 267-8333

Tax Administrator:  Barbara Tinsley

Business License Inspector:  Sid Yates

Tax Exemptions
Some businesses are exempt form the business license fees, contact the business license inspector (502) 267-8333. 

Some businesses are exempt from occupational tax but are required to purchase a business license only, contact (502) 267-8333 for more information.

Additional Information
Jeffersontown is not to be confused with Jefferson County.  Example: Jeffersontown is a 2nd class city located within the county of Jefferson, please note: These are two separate taxing jurisdictions. 

Jeffersontown does not have a "Net Profit Tax".

Downloadable Documents

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License Tax Ordinance (Occupational Tax)

Business License Questionnaire (to register your business)

City employee withholding tax

City employee annual reconciliation

Occupational Tax Refund Application (Form A-Quarterly)

Occupational Tax Refund Application (Form B-Annual)