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Kentucky State Income Tax

Kentucky uses a flat state income tax rate. Verify the current rate with Kentucky Department of Revenue.

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The Kentucky Department of Revenue publishes current rates, brackets, withholding tables, and tax forms.

Local taxes: Kentucky has cities or counties that levy local income tax in addition to state.

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