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Your Guide to Kentucky Sales Tax Increases 
(Effective 7-1-2018)

The 2018 Kentucky Legislature has passed the most extensive consumer tax increase since the inception of sales and use tax  in Kentucky.

The tax rate has not changed and remains at 6%.  But, there will be an extensive list list of services and activities, not previously taxable, that will now be taxable.  

Here are the new taxable categories.  To find out how your business or organization will be affected.

Click on the headings below to see an more detailed explanation.

• Extended Warranty Services
• Facility/event Admission Fees (affects schools, churches, and other non-profit service organizatons)
• Indoor Skin Tanning Services
• Janitorial Services
• Labor Charges for Installation or Repair of Tangible Personal Property, Digital Property, or Services Sold
• Landscape Services
• Limousine Services
• Laundry/Dry Cleaning Services
• Non-medical Diet and Weight Reducing Services
• Pet Care Services
• Rentals of Campsites
• Veterinary Services

This list will effect nearly every consumer in the State of Kentucky.  The Department of Revenue is still in the process of clarifying regulations and setting policy as the law goes into effect.