For a summary of the structure of Paducah's business tax system, click Track Your Tax Dollars.  Click Business License Tax Presentation for a slide presentation from the March 9, 2010 Commission Meeting.  The presentation follows a year-long study of how businesses would be affected if the City of Paducah changes from its current gross receipts collection system to a net profits system. 

The May 2009 edition of the Four Rivers Business Journal contained an article written by attorney Tom Keuler explaining Paducah's tax structure.  Click Paducah's Revised Tax Code to read a copy of the article. 

The following two documents explain the changes to the business license tax approved by the Commission in 2007.

Business License Ordinance

Business License Ordinance Effective Date

Please download the appropriate form from the list below. All forms are in Adobe PDF format.