Internal Revenue Service

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The IRS Tax Center

Disaster Information:

Special tax relief and assistance is available to taxpayers in the Presidentially-declared Disaster Areas.

Help for Hurricane Victims:

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=147085,00.html

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html

 

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.

http://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.

http://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.

http://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.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98810,00.html

 

Business Structures

When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.html

 

 

Employer ID Numbers (EINs)

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.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html

 

Online Application - Form SS-4, Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Apply online for the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html

 

IRS Forms and Publications

 

Forms and Publications

Need an IRS form or publication?

http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html

 


Electronic Filing

 

e-file for Business and Self-Employed Taxpayers
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.

http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118520,00.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.

http://www.eftps.gov/

 

QuickAlerts "More" e-file Benefits for EROs

Get on board and be one of the thousands of tax professionals that currently receive information on “up-to-the-minute” e-file events.

http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/providers/article/0,,id=97623,00.html

 

 

Employees

 

Businesses with Employees

Information about hiring, recordkeeping, and other topics for business owners with employees.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98862,00.html

 

Independent Contractors vs. Employees

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.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html

 

Employment Taxes 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).

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=98942,00.html

 

IRS 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.

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html

 

Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

Are you looking for information on employee retirement plans in order to provide better service to all your employees?

http://www.irs.gov/retirement/content/0,,id=97203,00.html

 

Talk With the IRS

 

Contact My Local Office

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your one-stop resource for face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems, every business day. 

http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html

 

Taxpayer Advocate Service

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.

http://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.

http://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.

http://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.

http://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. 

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=101169,00.html

 

e-News for Small Businesses

e-News for Small Businesses is a free electronic mail service designed to provide tax information for small business owners and self-employed individuals.

Sign-up and you will receive information about:

  • Important upcoming tax dates
  • What's new for small businesses on the IRS Web site
  • Reminders and tips to assist small businesses with tax compliance
  • IRS News Releases and special IRS announcements.
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    Abusive Tax Schemes

     

    Tax Scams - How to Recognize and Avoid Them

    To help the public recognize and avoid abusive tax schemes, the IRS offers an abundance of educational materials. Participating in illegal schemes to avoid paying taxes can result in imprisonment and fines, as well as the repayment of taxes owed with penalties and interest. Education is the best way to avoid the pitfalls of these "too good to be true" tax scams.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=106788,00.html

     

     

    Resources for Specific Communities

     

    Industries/Professions

    Specific tax information for Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Entertainment, Fishing, Gas Retailers, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Restaurants, Tax Professionals, and other industries.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html

     

    Tax Information for International Businesses

    This section provides information on international taxes.

    http://www.irs.gov/businesses/international/index.html

     

    Tax Information for Tax Professionals

    This section provides information for tax practitioners and other tax professionals.

    http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/index.html

IRS Centro de Imprestos Federales

El IRS en Español  (The IRS in Spanish)

Página oficial del Departamento de Tesorería de los Estados Unidos de América. Contiene información sobre impuestos federales y enlaces a páginas informativas.

http://www.irs.gov/espanol/index.html

 

Ayuda por Desastres  (Disaster Assistance)

Las provisiones especiales de impuesto podrían ayudar a los contribuyentes a recuperarse financieramente del impacto de un desastre, especialmente si el Presidente de los Estados Unidos declara su localidad una Zona de Desastre.

 

Alivio Contributivo en Situaciones de Desastre

http://www.irs.gov/espanol/article/0,,id=163011,00.html

Cómo Determinar si Puede Deducir una Pérdida Fortuita (por Desastre)

http://www.irs.gov/espanol/article/0,,id=163013,00.html

Alivio Contributivo a Contribuyentes Afectados por Huracanes

  http://www.irs.gov/espanol/article/0,,id=163015,00.html

 

Empezando su Negocio (Starting Your Business)

 

Recursos Para Pequeñas Empresas  (Small Business resources)
El IRS les ofrece a los contribuyentes con negocio una variedad de recursos para ayudarles a tener éxito en sus empresas.

http://www.irs.gov/espanol/article/0,,id=150613,00.html

 

Sala de clase en línea (Online Classroom)

Vea un vídeo en tiempo real de un taller para pequeñas empresas del IRS, tome un curso del IRS o asista a una versión auto-dirigida en línea de talleres que se presentan en vivo alrededor del país.

Aunque la página está en inglés, oprima el título del capítulo y luego oprima el botón Spanish Captions para activar los subtítulos en español.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97726,00.html

 

Estructuras de negocio (Business Structures)