Other Taxes

Insurance Premium Tax

The City of Winchester has an insurance premium tax. The rate is 8%. Insurance companies are required to file a return quarterly (PDF). An Annual Reconciliation Form (PDF) must also be filed by March 31st of the following year. If you need more information concerning Local Government Premium Taxes, you may visit the Kentucky Department of Insurance website.

Hotel / Motel Room Tax

The Finance Department collects transient room taxes county-wide. Transient room taxes are levied on every hotel, motel, inn, bed, and breakfast, etc operating in Clark County. The tax rate is 3% of the gross rental of rooms.

Transient room taxes for the month are due on or before the last day of the following month. For example, January taxes are due February 28th. A return of transient room tax must be filed.