INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO): Benton, Brown and Vermillion counties are changing their county income tax rates, which will become effective Jan. 1, 2014.

The changes are:

Benton:      The resident rate has decreased from .0229 to .0179.

Brown:       The resident rate has increased from .022 to .023955.

Vermillion: The resident rate has increased from .001 to .002.

                   The nonresident rate has increased from .001 to .002.

Local income tax rates are established or adjusted by county officials and reported to the Department of Revenue, where they are cross-referenced to ensure they are supported by Indiana law.

Beginning January 1, 2014, these rates affect businesses with employees who live or work in any of these counties and have income tax withholdings.

Employers with questions about these county income tax rates can contact the department at (317) 233-4016.