It's that time of year again. Tax season is upon us, and this guide should help you get ready for the process.

There are two types of taxes that people need to file: state taxes and federal taxes. Federal taxes are reported to the IRS and state taxes are sent to the Kentucky Department of Revenue. Even though they are different, they are both due on April 18.

"​​Individual Income Tax is due on all income earned by Kentucky residents and all income earned by nonresidents from Kentucky sources," the Department of Revenue says. Which means, if you earned money in the state of Kentucky, you most likely have to file taxes.

Here is what you need to know, including how to check if your gross income is high enough that you need to file, and other questions you might have.

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How do I know if I need to file Kentucky state taxes?

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has a chart with different incomes and household sizes. According to the department, "your filing requirement depends upon your family size, modified gross income, Kentucky adjusted gross income and income from self-employment."

It is important to check this page because people sometimes file taxes even though they do not have to.

When will my tax forms be reviewed?

Kentucky tax filing opened Jan. 23, but the Department of Revenue says it won't start processing returns until this week, starting Monday, Feb. 6.

Where do I file my taxes in Kentucky?

They can be filed online through KY File. "KY File is free and is designed to be the simple electronic equivalent of a paper form," the Department of Revenue website says. But while it checks math or other errors, it does not ask or explain "tax scenarios" – it just performs the basic calculations.

It is important to note that people must have filed their federal taxes before filing their state taxes through KY File, the website says.

Taxes can also be filed online and for free through Free File Alliance. But these apply only to those with an annual income of $69,000 or less, the Kentucky Department of Revenue website says.

The Department of Revenue is also offering tax filing help to people with an annual income of $60,000 or less in any of its 10 offices in the state. Help will be given to people with appointments, which can be made by calling to each office, Tuesdays and Thursdays, between Feb. 2 and April. 13, 2023

The Louisville office is located at 600 West Cedar St., second floor, and the phone number is 502-595-4512.

People who want to file their taxes on physical paper can mail it the following addresses (they must be postmarked no later than April, 18, according to Jill Midkiff, a spokesperson from the Department of Revenue):

• Refunds or no payments:Kentucky Department of RevenueFrankfort, KY 40618-0006

• With payments:Kentucky Department of RevenueFrankfort, KY 40619-0008

Checks should be addressed to the Kentucky State Treasurer and must include the person’s social security number and “KY Income Tax — 2022” in the memo.

"If it is a joint return, the primary SSN listed on the return should be included on the check," Midkiff said.

How long does it take to get my Kentucky tax return?

For people who filed their state taxes online, their return will come in four to six weeks if it's through direct deposit, the Kentucky Department of Revenue webpage says. It also says people should allow an extra week if the money will be returned in a paper check.

People who filed their state taxes through the mail can expect their return in 10 to 14 weeks because officials have to open, sort, scan and review the documents, the webpage says.

How do I check the status of my Kentucky state tax refund?

Taxpayers can go to refund.ky.gov to check the status of their tax return. They must have your Social Security number and the exact refund amount shown in your state tax return.

What documents do I need to fill out to file my Kentucky state taxes?

The Department of Revenue says people need to file form 740 if they are a full-year resident of Kentucky and meet all the requirements based family size, modified gross income, Kentucky adjusted gross income and income from self-employment.

Form 740-NP applies to people who are non-residents, but had income from Kentucky sources or are a part-year Kentucky resident and moved in or out of the state during the taxable year (in this case, 2022), had income while being a Kentucky resident or had income from the state while being a non-resident.

Where can I find the forms I need to fill out?

All the forms needed to file your state taxes are at the Department of Revenue website ― revenue.ky.gov.

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Where can I get help filing my taxes?

There are several ways to get help filing your taxes. For people that can afford them, the first resource are accountants.

Another resource are tax-help offices, like H&R Block, which have several locations around Louisville and come with a charge. Here are some locations:

• H&R Block - 12611 Shelbyville Road

• Tax Pros - 2220 Bardstown Road

• TAC Taxes - 5751 Preston Highway, Suite 106

• Liberty Tax - 5005 Preston Highway, Suite 101

• H&R Block - 10532 Fischer Park Drive

The Department of Revenue also has 10 service locations across the state to help people with questions or issues they might have while filing their taxes. Louisville has one location on 600 West Cedar St., second floor.

As stated above, people who want to get help from the Department of Revenue to file their taxes must have an annual income of $60,000 or less and make an appointment by calling the office they wish to visit.

Have additional questions?

If you have additional questions, you can contact the Department of Revenue through their website or call them at 502-564-4581. They are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Where's my Kentucky state tax refund? How to check status, pay taxes