Occupational License Forms/Business License
City Ordinance
The following document outlines the Business License Tax as approved by City ordinance. Business License Ordinance >>
If you have a question, contact the Finance Department at 270-444-8513.
Paducah's Tax Structure
For a summary of the structure of Paducah's business tax system, visit 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 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 May 2009 article.
