Our area has specific tax credits for certain types and sizes of new businesses and operations. Please contact the HMCIDA office for more information at (859) 734-0063.
Regulations & Permits
For many permitting questions please start with Fiscal Court at 859-734-6300.
Did You Know?
Mercer County has one of the lowest property tax rates in the state of Kentucky.
Data Name
Value
State Tax Ranks (Kentucky)
Overall
19
Corporate Tax
19
Individual Income Tax
18
Sales Tax
13
Unemployment Insurance Tax
21
Property Tax
49
State Sales Tax Rates (Kentucky)
Sales Tax
6.000%
State Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates (Kentucky)
Minimum
0.3000%
Maximum
9.0000%
Taxable Wage Base
$10,800
Most Favorable Schedule - Minimum
0.0000%
Most Favorable Schedule - Maximum
9.0000%
Least Favorable Schedule - Minimum
1.0000%
Least Favorable Schedule - Maximum
10.0000%
State Property & Capital Stock Tax Rates (Kentucky)
Property Tax Collections Per Capita
$831
Property Tax Collections - Percentage of Income
2.03%
Capital Stock Tax Rate
N/A
Capital Stock Maximum Payment
N/A
Payment Options for CST and CIT
N/A
Real Estate Taxes
Median Real Estate Taxes Paid
$1,265
State Income Tax Rates (Kentucky)
Corporate
≥ $0
5.000%
Individual (Ordinary Income)
≥ $0
5.000%
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