Find more information about your Kentucky state income taxes below. Check your filing status and refund for any state.
Where’s my Kentucky State tax refund?
The Kentucky State Department of Revenue is where you can find your KY tax refund status. Check the status of your Kentucky tax refund using these resources:
State: Kentucky
Website: Kentucky Department of Revenue: Where’s My Refund?
Refund Status Phone Support: 502-564-4581
Online Contact Form: Kentucky Department of Revenue Contact
2024 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2025
Note: If you e-filed and chose to receive your Kentucky tax refund through direct deposit, it can take four to six weeks to receive your Kentucky refund. If you submitted a paper return, please wait 10 to 14 weeks. Refunds requested via paper check can take an additional week to arrive.
Kentucky Tax Brackets
Kentucky imposes a flat income tax rate. The 2024 Kentucky state income tax rate is 4%, and the sales tax rate is 6%.
Kentucky tax-exempt income
All residents of Kentucky who are active-duty members of the Armed Forces, members of the reserves, and members of the National Guard do not have to pay state income tax on their military earnings. When filing a return, all military pay should be excluded. If that’s the only source of income, the taxpayer does not have to file a state return.
Additionally, Social Security income is exempt from state income tax along with retirement income from government worker retirement systems within the state. All pensions and annuities are also not taxable up to $31,110 per person. Lastly, interest accrued on Treasury notes, bills, and bonds issued by the federal government are exempt.
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