If you recently started or plan to start a business in Kentucky or have another taxable entity one of the first things you will want to do is obtain your Tax ID in Kentucky.
Obtaining a Tax ID Number (EIN)
When starting a business in Kentucky, serving as the administrator or executor of an estate, creator of a Trust or operating a Non Profit Organization obtaining a Tax ID (EIN) is a key responsibility. A Tax ID also known as an Employer ID Number (EIN) is a unique nine digit number that identifies your business or entity with the IRS for tax purposes, essentially like a Social Security Number for the entity. A Tax ID (EIN) is used for opening a
business bank account, filing business tax returns and in many cases is required when applying for business licenses. In most cases it is helpful to apply for a Tax ID (EIN) as soon as your start planning a business to ensure that there are no delays in obtaining the correct licenses, financing and opening a business bank account that would be needed to operate.
Information to Consider Prior to Applying
Before applying for your Tax ID (EIN) you may want to consider a few things before starting the application including:
- Determine which structure your business or organization will operate as
- Determine the individual or organization that will serve as the responsible party
- Determine the physical address the business/entity will use – A physical address is required for all Tax ID (EIN)’s and a separate mailing address can be specified
Definition of Entities
- Sole Proprietor – An individual who owns a company that is not incorporated or registered with the state as a limited liability company (LLC).
- Limited Liability Company (LLC) – A LLC is a structure formed by filing articles of organization which allows members limited liability protection and pass through taxation.
- Corporation – A person or group of people who establish a legal entity by filing articles of incorporation with the state’s secretary of state.
- Estate of Deceased – An estate (or decedent estate) or succession is a legal entity created as a result of a person’s death.
- Trusts – All types of trusts including conservatorships, custodianships, guardianships, irrevocable trusts, revocable trusts, and receiverships.
- Partnership – An unincorporated organization in which two or more individuals share the profits and liabilities of a business venture.
- Church – For tax purposes, a “church” refers to any organization claiming to be a church including temples, mosques, and other houses of worship.
- Non-Profit Organization – Includes public charities, educational organizations, PTA/PTO Organizations, Community Sports Teams, Homeowners/Condo Associates, etc.
Kentucky State Tax ID
Outside of obtaining your Federal Tax ID (EIN) in Kentucky you will also likely need a Kentucky State Tax ID. This ID is needed to pay business taxes, state income tax and/or sales tax on items you sell. Generally the State Tax ID is used for the follow:
- Sales and Use Tax
- Employee Income Tax Witholding
- Sales Tax Exemption Permits
- Excise Taxes for items like Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Oil & Gas, heavy machinery, etc.
For specific detail refer to the Kentucky State Website at http://onestop.ky.gov/start/Pages/statetax.aspx
Cities in Kentucky
- Richmond, KY
- Bowling Green, KY
- Frankfort, KY
- Elizabethtown, KY
- Hopkinsville, KY
- Owensboro, KY
- Georgetown, KY
- Winchester, KY
- Shepherdsville, KY
- Glasgow, KY
- Murray, KY
- Corbin, KY
- Bardstown, KY
- Shelbyville, KY
- Paducah, KY
- Madisonville, KY
- Independence, KY
- Covington, KY
- Lexington, KY
- Campbellsville, KY
- Danville, KY
- Berea, KY
- Pikeville, KY
- Mayfield, KY
- La Grange, KY
- Burlington, KY
- Versailles, KY
- London, KY
- Lawrenceburg, KY
- Newport, KY
- Latonia, KY
- Mount Sterling, KY
- Morehead, KY
- Monticello, KY
- Crestwood, KY
- Fort Campbell, KY
- Mount Washington, KY
- Harrodsburg, KY
- Benton, KY
- Manchester, KY
- Ashland, KY
- Williamsburg, KY
- Paris, KY
- Somerset, KY
- Hazard, KY
- Union, KY
- Franklin, KY
- Prospect, KY