The IRS provides many products and services to assist small businesses in meeting their federal tax responsibilities.  Whether you are a new business or have been in business many years, the information below will help you understand and comply with those responsibilities.   We have also listed IRS phone numbers commonly used by small businesses as well as links to business related forms and publications.  Whatever your needs, the IRS has the information for you.  

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Federal Tax Basics for Small Business Owners

Filing Information

Filing and Paying Taxes  Information about how to file and pay your business taxes.

Electronic Filing Options for Businesses and Self-employed  Most business returns can be filed electronically including employment taxes and information returns, plus returns for partnerships, corporations, estates & trusts, and exempt organizations.

Businesses with Employees  Guidance on tax-related responsibilities for an employer.

Employment Taxes for Businesses  A wealth of information for your employment tax filing needs.

Self-Employed Individuals or Independent Contractors  The basics on self-employment, filing requirements, and reporting responsibilities for self-employed individuals or independent contractors.

Employee vs. independent contractor   Helpful information to determine your status as an employee or an independent contractor.

Employer Identification Number (EIN)   Find out if you need an EIN and how to apply for one.

Filing Late and/or Paying Late: Information You Should Know  Before you decide not to file your tax return on time or not pay all of your taxes when they are due, consider this.

Payment Information

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System EFTPS   EFTPS is a tax payment system provided free by the U.S. Department of Treasury.  Pay federal taxes electronically – on-line or by phone 24/7.

Electronic Funds Withdrawal and Credit Card for Businesses  Taxpayers who file electronically can e-file and e-pay in a single step by authorizing an electronic funds withdrawal.

Estimated Taxes  Federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax. You must pay the tax as you earn or receive income during the year. There are two ways to pay as you go: withholding and estimated taxes. 

Reporting Information

Information Returns Processing  Understand your Information Reporting Requirements. Included are help-line telephone numbers and direct links to aid you in reporting information returns. You will also find information about how to file returns electronically or magnetically.

Social Security Administration Online Wage Reporting System and SS Number Verification  Register and transmit Forms W-2 to SSA over the Internet.

Recordkeeping  Unless you are a professional bookkeeper, you probably don't like to spend valuable business time keeping records. But keeping good records can actually help you save money.  

Tax Products for Small Businesses

IRS Contacts for Small Businesses

IRS Forms and Publications for Small Businesses

Order Multiple copies of Employer Forms   Place your order for information returns and employer products. Your request for products for 2007 will be held until they become available. Please do not reorder these products as they will be automatically shipped and may arrive in multiple shipments.

Other Electronic Resources

Interact Electronically with the IRS  

Subscribe to IRS Newswire   News releases via e-mail from the National Media Relations Office in Washington , D.C.   Topics cover the entire range of tax administration, including tax law changes, filing season updates, statistics, etc.  Two to three news releases are sent each week.

Subscribe to IRS Tax Tips  Subscribe to Tax Tips to get tax information via e-mail from the IRS daily during the tax-filing season and periodically the rest of the year.

General Tax Information

Small Business Workshops and Phone Forums  Find information on tax workshops, on-line classes, and telephone forums.

Starting a Business  This section provides information on everything from a checklist for a new business, to selecting a business structure.

Financing a Business  The links on this page provide information about financing your business.

Operating a Business   Learn about operating a business with employees, business deductions, tax credits, filing and paying taxes, recordkeeping, and choosing an accounting method.

Business Name Change   Explanation for businesses on how to make a name change.

Closing a Business  This section provides procedures for getting out of business, including what forms to file and how to handle additional revenue received or expenses you may incur after your business is closed.

Tax Information for Partnerships  Comprehensive tax information for Partnerships.

S Corporations  An eligible domestic corporation can avoid double taxation (once to the shareholders and again to the corporation) by electing to be treated as an S corporation.

IRA on-line Resource Guide for Small Businesses  A one-stop source for information on traditional or Roth IRA or IRA-based SEP, SIMPLE IRA, SARSEP or Payroll Deduction IRA retirement plan. Sections on how to set up, contribute, invest and withdraw are included along with frequently asked questions, research materials and Web site links.

Industry Specific Tax Information  Tax information specific to your industry or profession.

Industry Issue Resolution Program  The Industry Issue Resolution (IIR) Program resolves frequently disputed or burdensome tax issues. IRS solicits suggestions for issues for the program from taxpayers, representatives and associations.

International Businesses  Provides links to information on a variety of International topics including Tax Treaties, Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Rules, Transfer Pricing and Qualified Intermediaries (QI).

Abusive Tax Shelters and Transactions  The Internal Revenue Service has a comprehensive strategy in place to combat abusive tax shelters and transactions. This strategy includes guidance on abusive transactions, regulations governing tax shelters, a hotline for taxpayers to use to report abusive technical transactions, and enforcement activity against abusive tax shelter promoters and investors  

Links to Other Government Agencies and Business Organizations

Small Business Resources  Find links to a broad range of Federal and state resources

 Link to All Federal Agencies www.business.gov/.  This resource provides small businesses with one-stop access to Federal agencies and their requirements with one click of a mouse.