[Bob Seger]

There are not that many regular participants in this forum, so you are not likely to get a large number of responses from Pike Countians. If you have not already done so, I suggest that you discuss the proposed tax with your employees and explain to them that they will be paying the tax - or at least a part of it.
When you go before politicians to complain about taxes, the more registered voters you can muster for your side, the better. No matter how eloquently you express yourself, your voice will always sound louder if you can pack a room with other voters who share your opinion.

If it is like the occupational tax in the city of Paintsville the only thing that effects the employer is the responsiblity of collecting the tax through payroll with holding and then paying the city said collected taxes. The employee pays all of the taxes, not the employer.