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 Overview Starting, Operating or Closing a Business Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, or an established business owner, you will find everything you need to start and manage your business venture. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=110417,00.html Business Taxes The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98966,00.html Getting Started Tax Information for Businesses If you run a small business or are self-employed, the IRS web site offers a wide variety of information to help you. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html Checklist for Starting a Business This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98810,00.html Business Structure When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.html Employer ID Number An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a federal tax identification number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html Online Application - Form SS-4 Apply online for the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html IRS Forms and Publications Forms and Publications Need an IRS form or publication? www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html Electronic Filing IRS e-file for Business The IRS offers several electronic filing options designed specifically for the business filer. There are several ways you may choose to participate in the IRS e-file for Business programs. www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=98470,00.html Electronic Federal Tax Payments (EFTPS) Businesses and individuals can use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System to pay all their federal taxes electronically, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via the phone, personal computer (PC) software or the Internet. Visit the EFTPS web site for all the latest information! Or visit the Department of Treasury’s Financial Management Services web page on EFTPS. www.eftps.gov/ Employees Employees Information about hiring, recordkeeping, and other topics for business owners with employees. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98862,00.html Employee vs. Independent Contractor Before you can determine how to treat payments you make for services, you must first know the business relationship that exists between you and the person performing the services. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html Employment Tax for Small Business If you have employees, you are responsible for Federal Income Tax Withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=98942,00.html Withholding Calculator This easy-to-use calculator can help you figure your employees’ Federal income tax withholding so you can withhold the correct amount from their pay. www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html Tax Information for Employee Retirement Plans Are you looking for information on employee retirement plans in order to provide better service to all your employees? www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=101119,00.html Talk With the IRS Contact Your Local IRS Office IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your one-stop resource for face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems, every business day. www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html The Taxpayer Advocate’s Office The Taxpayer Advocate is an independent organization within the IRS. They help taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS and recommend changes that will prevent the problems. www.irs.gov/advocate/index.html Learning Center On-Line Classroom View a streaming video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, take an IRS course or complete an online self-directed version of a workshop taught live around the country. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97726,00.html Small Business Tax Workshops Throughout the country various non-profit and government organizations offer small business workshops. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99202,00.html Resources Small Business Resources This section offers links to a broad range of resources across federal and state agencies. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=98864,00.html Small Business Products Online Ordering Looking for a tool to help you meet your tax requirements? Choose from our free products, developed especially for the Small Business/Self-Employed person, and obtain updated information on existing products. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=101169,00.html Join the Small Business/Self-Employed Mailing List The Small Business/Self-Employed Division has a free electronic mail service designed to provide tax information for small business owners. Sign-up for the Small Business/Self-Employed mailing list and you will receive information about important upcoming tax dates, what's new on the IRS Web site, recently added tax forms and publications, IRS News Releases and special IRS announcements. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/page/0,,id=81399,00.html [Note for partners: the URL for the mailing list is subject to change without notice, and should be reviewed monthly for viability.] Resources for Specific Communities Industries and Professions Index Page Specific tax information for Agriculture, Automotive, Child Care, Construction, Cosmetology, Entertainment, Fishing, Gaming, Gas Retailers, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Restaurants, Tax Professionals, and other industries. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html Tax Information for International Businesses This section provides information on international taxes. www.irs.gov/businesses/international/index.html |
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