Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Carriers – Tax and Financial Processing Branch
Important Changes are coming for the Fourth Quarter 2024 tax filing period for KYU Weight Distance Tax!
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Carriers, will require the Weight Distance quarterly tax returns to be filed and paid through the Motor Carrier Portal pursuant to KRS 138.685.
The approved methods of payment for the Weight Distance Tax shall be credit card, debit card or electronic fund transfer (ACH) for the tax or penalty fees due pursuant to KRS 138.710 along with the applicable administrative processing fee. Mailed paper checks with vouchers will no longer be accepted.
By filing the quarterly tax return and paying the taxes due online using the Motor Carrier Portal, you will ensure that your returns are accurate and processed more efficiently without any postal mail delays.
If you are currently using the Motor Carrier Portal to access KYU E-File to file and pay, then you are familiar with the easy access and ease of steps to complete a quarterly tax return with an electronic payment.
If you are not currently utilizing the Motor Carrier Portal to pay through KYU E-File, you will be instructed to select a Payment Type of Credit Card or ACH (electronic check) on the payment screen.
Don’t forget! All fourth quarter 2024 tax returns must be filed and paid online starting January 1, 2025. Filing and paying online after the due date of January 31, 2025, will result in penalty and interest, license cancellation, and a $500.00 penalty fee. All assessed penalties MUST be paid before reinstatement of the revoked license pursuant to KRS 138.715.
Website: www.drive.ky.gov