Kentucky EPAY

This article provides a detailed guide to completing Kentucky Form EPAY, an electronic payment request form for tax payments and estimated taxes.

Kentucky Form EPAY is an electronic payment request form used by taxpayers to authorize the Kentucky Department of Revenue to initiate an ACH electronic funds withdrawal from their bank account for the payment of taxes, including estimated tax payments. This form is typically used when a taxpayer needs to make a tax payment or an estimated payment outside of their regular tax filing, or when they are filing electronically. It allows taxpayers to schedule one or more withdrawals, ensuring that payments are processed timely. The form also provides an authorization for the financial institution to process the withdrawal and resolve any related issues. This form is particularly useful for managing tax payments for both current liabilities and future estimated taxes.

How to File Kentucky Form EPAY?

To file Form EPAY, the taxpayer must fill out the form with their personal information, details of the payment, and the relevant banking details. The form should not be mailed; instead, it should be kept for records and filed electronically with the Kentucky Department of Revenue. If the taxpayer is working with an Electronic Return Originator (ERO) or paid preparer, they are responsible for obtaining signatures and ensuring the form is submitted correctly. The taxpayer can choose to schedule a one-time payment or multiple payments for estimated taxes.

The form allows taxpayers to enter payment amounts, select the dates for payments, and provide the necessary financial institution information for the ACH withdrawal to occur. The taxpayer must sign the form to authorize the withdrawal, and the ERO or preparer must verify the form before submission.

How to Complete Kentucky Form EPAY Line-by-Line Instructions

How to Complete Kentucky Form EPAY: Line-by-Line Instructions

Taxpayer Information

  • Submission ID:
    Enter the 20-digit Submission Identification Number (SID) assigned by the software. This is required to track your electronic payment request.
  • Primary Taxpayer Name and SSN:
    Enter your last name, first name, middle initial, and Social Security Number (SSN) as it appears on your tax return.
  • Secondary Taxpayer Name and SSN:
    If applicable, enter the secondary taxpayer’s information, including their name and SSN.
  • Address:
    Enter your full street address, city, state, and zip code.

Payment Information

  • Payment of Tax Due:
    Select if you are paying taxes due (from a notice, if applicable).
    • Line 1:
      Enter the amount of tax you are paying.
    • Line 2:
      Enter any penalties or interest you are paying.
    • Line 3:
      Add the tax due (Line 1) and the penalties and interest (Line 2). This is the total amount to be debited.
    • Line 4:
      Enter the date you want the payment to be withdrawn from your account. Make sure to allow for up to two weeks of processing time.
  • Payment of Estimate Tax for the Tax Year:
    Select if you are making estimated tax payments for the next tax year.
    • Line 5:
      Choose the payment dates for your estimated tax: April 15, June 17, September 16, and January 15 of the following year. You can select one or multiple dates.
    • Line 6:
      Enter the amount to be debited per payment selected on Line 5.

Financial Institution Information

  • Line 7:
    Enter the routing transit number (RTN) for your financial institution. This number must be 9 digits long and within the correct ranges (01-12 or 21-32).
  • Line 8:
    Enter the account number from which the payment will be withdrawn. The account number can be up to 17 digits in length.
  • Line 9:
    Select the type of account: checking or savings.
  • Line 10:
    Indicate whether your account is located outside the United States. If yes, the request will not be processed, as federal regulations prohibit such withdrawals.

Taxpayer Declaration

  • Taxpayer Signature (PIN):
    The taxpayer must sign and date the form to authorize the electronic withdrawal from their account. This confirms the information is correct, and the taxpayer agrees to the withdrawal.

ERO/Preparer Declaration

  • ERO’s Signature:
    The Electronic Return Originator (ERO) must sign and date the form. If the ERO is also the paid preparer, they should check the “also paid preparer” box.
  • Paid Preparer’s Signature:
    If a paid preparer is involved (and is not the ERO), they must sign and provide their details, including their name, ID number, and business name.
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