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The KUIP Tax phase launch date previously scheduled for May 2026 has been rescheduled to August 17, 2026.
Education and Labor Cabinet personnel are hard at work replacing Kentucky's Unemployment Insurance Portal (KUIP) with a new, modernized system.
Existing employers will receive important credentials by mail (at employer's physical address) and in KEWES (as a pop-up message):
You'll need these credentials to access the new system.
Employers must create a new account, username, and password.
Log in, click "Activate Existing Account," and enter activation credentials:
Once your account is set up, you can:
Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) representing Kentucky employers have a final opportunity to participate in passive role assignment before KUIP launches on August 17, 2026.
Passive role assignment automatically creates TPA accounts, assigns TPA IDs, and establishes existing TPA–employer relationships in KUIP prior to go-live.
Final submission window: July 13, 2026 – August 3, 2026. Spreadsheets will not be accepted before July 13 or after August 3, and there will be no additional submission opportunities.
Detailed instructions for Passive Role Assignment may be found using the links below.
To ensure the system meets the highest standards of stability, data integrity, and user experience, we have adjusted the deployment timeline for the Tax component. Readiness activities will continue: updated training resources, account activation guidance, and key milestones will be shared ahead of the August 17 system launch. Please reach out to kuip@modernization.gov with any questions or concerns.
As we approach the launch of the new system, certain employer and TPA functions will be shut off in the legacy system to help us effectively transition information into KUIP. Employers and TPAs will be able to resume using these functions in KUIP immediately upon go live.
We encourage employers and TPAs to review the dates below and plan submissions accordingly to avoid delays.
Refund Requests
Deadline: July 1
As of Wednesday, July 1, new refund requests are no longer accepted.
Wage and Tax Report Submissions
Deadline: August 3
Employers and TPAs must submit second quarter 2026 wage and tax reports through the legacy system by Monday, August 3.
Please note that Friday, July 31 is the due date for the second-quarter 2026 reports.
Electronic Payments
Electronic payments will not be permitted after Monday, August 3.
Employer, TPA, and PEO Registrations
New registrations will be accepted until Monday, August 3.
Account Close Requests
Account close requests will be accepted until Monday, August 3.
Address Changes
Deadline: August 10
Address changes must be completed by Monday, August 10.
IRS Recertification
Deadline: August 12
IRS Recertifications must be requested by Wednesday, August 12.
Please note that KEWES will remain available for benefits-related activities leading up to and following the launch of KUIP Tax functionality. Benefits functionality will transition from KEWES to KUIP in 2028.
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