With the new online tax portal, citizens can file and pay employee withholding tax returns online. Employee Withholding is the only tax type that can be filed online at this time. More tax types will be rolled out in the future.
File and pay online
Ways to pay
- File online and pay immediately with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Filing fee and processing will apply.
- File online and pay later via ACH from your bank. A $4.75 filing fee only will apply.
What you will need
To file online you will need both:
- Tax ID number
- LFUCG Business Number
How to pay later with ACH
After completing the return, you will have the option to pay at that time or pay later via ACH. Any payment made later must be sent via ACH by the return’s due date.
If you choose to file and pay later via ACH, please call Keela Jackson at (859) 280-8326 or email the Division of Revenue at revenue@lexingtonky.gov for banking information. You will be asked to provide your LFUCG business account number.
Tips for setting up ACH payments
Have your bank use the correct format
To help us identify your electronic payment and apply it properly, please instruct your bank to send payments in a standard National Automated Clearinghouse Association (NACHA) format.
Include your taxpayer identification number and return date
Without proper payment identification, your payment application can be delayed. Each electronic payment record for payroll tax payments should contain the taxpayer identification number period/return date.
Please include your taxpayer identification number period/return date with the payment as:
- The Individual Identification Number in each entry detail record
- Or as the Payment Related Information in the addenda record if your bank offers that method
Avoid penalties and interest: submit by the due date
Any payment made via ACH is required to be received in LFUCG’s bank by the due date. If payment is not received by the due date then it will be considered late and will be subject to penalties and interest.