How Much Does a Highway Use Tax Bond Cost in Kentucky?
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Getting Your Kentucky Business License or Registration
Any motor carrier traveling through Kentucky with a declared vehicle weight equal to or greater than 59,999 pounds must register for the Kentucky Highway Use Tax (KYU) under KRS 138.660. In order to register, the motor carrier complete the Kentucky Trucking Application form TC 95-1 which is available online at drive.ky.gov. Ongoing quarterly taxes can also be filed online by registering for the KYU E-File Application. The state processes all incoming applications typically within 7 to 14 business days of the receipt of the application. When the application is fully processed, the motor carrier receives notice of issuance with the new tax license number and the necessary quarterly tax forms to be filed.
It's important to note that the KYU number is different than IFTA. KYU establishes the fuel tax, surtax, and Kentucky Weight Distance Tax (KYU). KYU is a highway usage tax based on Kentucky mileage and KYU taxable vehicles are those over 59,999 pounds. IFTA is a fuel tax based on fuel consumed by a vehicle within a specific IFTA jurisdiction. IFTA taxable vehicles start at over 26,000 pounds or 3 or more axles regardless of weight.