CITY OF WINCHESTER, KENTUCKY
                                                      FINANCE DEPARTMENT
                                                      P O BOX 4135
    1793                                              WINCHESTER, KY 40392

                                                      INFORMATION LETTER
                          OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEE TAX  (PAYROLL TAX)

                 TO:  ALL EMPLOYERS/EMPLOYEES/INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO OCCUPATIONAL
                                                      LICENSE FEE TAX (PAYROLL TAX)

This packet contains occupational license fee (payroll tax) forms for the year 2017.  The tax rate for the 2017 calendar year is two 
percent (2.0%).  If you have an accountant or payroll company, please forward these forms to him/her.

We will no longer be sending out payroll forms. These forms will be available online at www.winchesterky.com.  If you do not have
access to the internet, you can call us at 859-744-1660 to obtain forms.

There are 3 Form DFs on one page. Make copies of this page and cut along dashed lines for forms to use for each remittance. Make 
copy of completed form for your records. Mail original to above address on or before due date.

If your quarterly license fee is normally $300.00 or more, you must file monthly. The due date is the fifteenth of the following 
month except for December s’payment which is due January 31 of the following year. The due dates are as follows:

Month                  Due date                              Month                       Due date
January 2017           February 15, 2017                     July 2017                   August 15, 2017
February 2017          March 15, 2017                        August 2017                 September 15, 2017
March 2017             April 15, 2017                        September 2017              October 15, 2017
April 2017             May 15, 2017                          October 2017                November 15, 2017
May 2017               June 15, 2017                         November 2017               December 15, 2017
June 2017              July 15, 2017                         December 2017               January 31, 2018

If your quarterly license fee is normally less than $300.00 you may continue to pay quarterly. The due dates are as follows:

Quarter ending         Due date
March 31, 2017         April 30, 2017
June 30, 2017          July 31, 2017
September 30, 2017     October 31, 2017
December 31, 2017      January 31, 2018

If you have employees working only periodically in Winchester, a “zero ”form must still be filed. If no form is filed, your account 
will appear delinquent on our records.
Form DF-3, Reconciliation of License Fee Withheld, is to be filed by February 28th, 2018 or with final payment upon completion of 
your work. Instructions are on the form. When listing the information concerning your employees, list employees' Social Security 
numbers and addresses. Also, provide copies of W2’s when filing the form DF-3.

Individuals have the option to file quarterly or annually. The due date is FEBRUARY 28, 2018 for annual filing.  Individuals must 
submit a copy of their W-2 with their final payment for 2017.

If you have any questions, please call the Finance Department at (859) 744-1660 or write to us at PO Box 4135, Winchester, KY 
40392-4135.

Michele Schommer
License Clerk
P.O. Box4135  Winchester, Kentucky 40392-4135         Phone 859-744-1660            Fax 859-744-7450            TDD 859-744-3430