IRS Tax Center
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.
The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how
you pay them.
Getting Started
Tax Information for Businesses
If you run a small business or are self-employed, the IRS website offers a wide
variety of information to help you.
Checklist for Starting a Business
This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business.
When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and
tax considerations enter into this decision.
IRS Forms and Publications
Need an IRS form or publication?
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.
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 website
for all the latest information! Or visit the Department of Treasury's Financial
Management Services webpage on EFTPS.
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.
Employees
Information about hiring, recordkeeping, and other topics for business owners
with employees.
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.
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).
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.
Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
Are you looking for information on employee retirement plans in order to provide
better service to all your employees?
Talk With the IRS
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your one-stop resource for face-to-face tax
help and solutions to tax problems, every business day.
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.
Learning Center
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.
Throughout the country various non-profit and government organizations offer
small business workshops.
Additional Resources
This section offers links to a broad range of resources across federal and state
agencies.
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.
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 Website, recently added
tax forms and publications, IRS News Releases and special IRS announcements.
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.
For Specific Communities
Specific tax information for Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Entertainment,
Fishing, Gas Retailers, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Restaurants, Tax Professionals,
and other industries.
Tax Information for International Businesses
This section provides information on international taxes.
Tax Information for Tax Professionals
This section provides information for tax practitioners and other tax professionals.
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