Invoicing in Kentucky

Built-in handling of KY sales tax (6% state rate) and statutory late fees.

State sales tax
6.00%
Late fee max
1.5%/mo
Metros covered
6
Written contract req.
No

Kentucky compliance at a glance

  • Sales tax: 6.00% state rate. Recently expanded to many services (2023 reforms). Uniform 6%, no local.
  • Late fees: Up to 1.5% per month. (Ky. Rev. Stat. 搂360.010) Legal rate 8%/yr; contract rates up to 19%/yr or 4% over Fed discount.
  • Prompt-pay law: Kentucky Fairness in Construction Act (KRS 搂371.400 et seq.). Subs paid within 15 business days of GC receiving payment; 12% per year interest if late.

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