• New to business or to Idaho? Start with the Business Wizard. It will give you a customized Checklist of local, state, and federal taxes and regulations that affect your business. You will also find information on licenses and permits you might need, as well as information on registering your business in Idaho and employee issues.
  

• The text, topic buttons (on the left), and tabs (at the top of the page) will provide answers to many common business questions.
  
  The What's New section below provides information on recent regulatory, licensing and tax changes that may affect your business and information on upcoming programs and workshops that may benefit your business.

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What's New for Idaho Small Businesses

• The Idaho Transportation Department will hold a series of seminars for owners and staff of new and existing trucking companies, including farm haulers, to provide updated information on regulations and requirements. Accountants and bookkeepers working with trucking companies should also plan to attend. The seminars will be held throughout the state in August and September. To find a location near you and to register, visit http://www.itd.idaho.gov/dmv/motorcarrierservices/mcseminar.htm
  
  

• Introduction to Food Safety & Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Workshop August 25, 2009, Twin Falls. Designed for small-scale processors, line workers, QC personnel, "sanitors", supervisors, environmental health specialists and dairy processors. Sponsored by TecHelp and University of Idaho. For information or to register, call (208) 364-6188, send an e-mail to paulap@uidaho.edu or visit http://www.techhelp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=calendar.detail&id=403 
  
  

• IRS Changes Reporting Requirements for Single Member LLCs with Employees - As of January 1, 2009 the IRS amended reporting requirements for single member LLCs with employees. Single member/single owner LLCs that have employees but have not elected to be treated as corporations may be required to change the way they report and pay federal employment taxes and wage payments and certain federal excise taxes. The LLC will also need to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) if it does not have one. For information, visit http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98011,00.html.
  
  

•  Family and Medical Leave Act Changes - New provisions to the Act took effect January 16th. If your business has 50 or more employees, you will need to be familiar with the changes. New provisions affecting military family leave are included in the new Act. Information is available at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/finalrule.htm.
  
  

• 21st Annual Idaho Governor's Business Opportunity Conference - November 4, 2009, Nampa Civic Center. Meet with purchasing professionals from many Northwest government agencies and corporations and learn how your products and services match up with their purchasing needs. For information, visit http://commerce.idaho.gov/business/government-contracting.aspx.
  
  

• The Idaho Small Business Development Center at Boise State University has been awarded a Small Business Sustainability Initiative grant to fund projects offering energy efficiency assistance to small businesses. For information on how your business might qualify to receive an energy audit, call 208-426-3875.
  
  

• Idaho State Tax Commission offers on-going classes for new businesses on how to properly prepare withholding and sales tax forms. On-line classes are available for contractors and anyone working in the construction industry in Idaho. For information, visit http://www.tax.idaho.gov/classes-events.htm.

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