What do I need to enroll in AutoFile for Kentucky?

To enroll in AutoFile for Kentucky, you'll need the details listed below:

Kentucky AutoFile Enrollment FAQ


What's my State Registered Business Name?

  • This is the business name you provided to the state when you registered for your sales tax license.
  • It should be listed on your sales tax registration paperwork.

What's my  State Tax ID?

  • This is the 9 digit state certificate number you received from the state when you registered for your sales tax license.
  • It usually begins with three zeros and needs to be the account number associated with your sales tax account and not any other tax type you have with the state.
  • It is NOT your Kentucky CBI number
What's my  CBI number?
  • This is the 10 digit number you received from the state when you registered your business. 
* Please note, you will need to grant  TaxJar  3rd party access to your state sales tax account prior to submitting your Kentucky AutoFile enrollment form.
  • You need to grant 3rd party access before TaxJar can begin your enrollment.
  • 3rd party access is required for a successful AutoFile enrollment and must be granted, beforehand.
  • This article walks you through granting 3rd Party Access to your KY Online Gateway account, step-by-step.

***What if I have an SST account and don't have a Kentucky One Stop account? ***

  • We can still support you through AutoFile to file your returns.
  • You need to provide us with your SST account number in the State Tax ID field beginning with "S"
  • We also need your password for the Kentucky SST website on the enrollment form in the 'Password" field.  
  • We will verify your account information with the SST website and complete your enrollment without gaining 3rd party access. 

What's my State Assigned Payment Schedule?

What's my  First Filing Period?
  • Pending successful verification, the period listed here is the estimated first filing period TaxJar will file.
  • The First Filing period is based on the date the enrollment form is saved and the payment schedule.

To avoid a debit block, which ACH transfer numbers will I need to safelist with my bank?

  • ACH numbers to whitelist are: 1522077581 and 9006402001
  • You can confirm the most up-to-date information, here.