Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov

Come visit the IRS booth and find out answers to your small business tax questions. Ask us about the latest ways to file returns and pay taxes electronically! We also have publications, CD-ROMs and other free products developed especially for the Small Business/Self Employed person.

We will have representatives from our Stakeholder Liaison division as well as our Taxpayer Advocate Service.

About Internal Revenue Service
The IRS, a branch of the Department of Treasury, deals directly with more Americans than any other institution, public or private. It also is one of the world's most efficient tax agencies.

Customer Service Representatives can be reached toll-free at the following numbers:
Individual questions: 800-829-1040
Business questions: 800-829-4933

Assistance is available from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (local time) weekdays.
Many forms and publications are available on the IRS web site.

Here is more information on what Internal Revenue Service offers small businesses.

IRS Resources:

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Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
This section offers a broad range of resources across federal and state agencies, as well as industry/profession specific information for self-employed entrepreneurs, employers and businesses.  Within this web page you will find links to starting and operating a business, employment taxes, tax law changes for business, business-related forms and publications, and online learning options.
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

Business Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides a number of tax incentives for businesses. This page has a summary of the key ARRA provisions which may impact businesses, large and small.

Industry Specific Tax Information
Want tax information specific to your industry or profession?  Check out the following link:
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html

Business Structures
Your form of business determines which income tax return form you have to file. The most common forms of business are the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and S corporation. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a relatively new business structure allowed by state statute.  Legal and tax considerations enter into selecting a business structure.
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.html

Businesses with Employees   
If you plan to start a business with employees or you are currently operating a business with employees, you need to know your tax responsibilities as an employer. This link contains topics that businesses owners with employees should know.
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98862,00.html

Employment Taxes
Answers to all your employment tax questions, including how to determine whether workers are independent contractors or employees.
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=172179,00.html

Recordkeeping 
Unless you are a professional bookkeeper, you probably don't like to spend valuable business time keeping records. Keeping good records can actually help you save money.
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98575,00.html

Get Your EIN Online!
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 Learning & Educational Products for Small Businesses

View video and audio presentations dedicated to helping your small business.

2009 Small Business Resource Guide
This site contains all the business tax forms, instructions and publications to successfully manage a business.  It also provides a wide variety of web links to various government agencies, business associations and IRS organizations. View online at www.sbrg.irs.gov

Small Business Virtual Tax Workshop
This online workshop is designed to help new and existing small business owners understand and meet their federal tax obligations.

Small Business Tax Calendar (Publication 1518)
This online calendar is filled with useful information on general business taxes, IRS and SSA customer assistance, electronic filing and paying options, business publications, forms and common tax filing dates.

IRA Resource Guide for Small Business Owners and Individuals –
CD ROM (Publication 4395)
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. Call 1-800-829-3676 to order, or view online at
www.irs.gov/retirement/article/0,,id=137320,00.html

Independent Contractor or Employee
For federal tax purposes, this is an important distinction.  Worker classification affects how you pay your federal income tax, social security and Medicare taxes, and how you file your tax return.

The Tax Gap
The tax gap is the difference between the amount of tax that taxpayers should pay and the amount that is paid voluntarily and on time. Find educational fact sheets to help small businesses better understand how to correctly report income and common expense items in this section.
www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=158619,00.html

Business Forms and Publications  
Go here to find all the forms and publications you need to file your business tax return.
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99200,00.html 

Business and Specialty Tax Line         1-800-829-4933
For Small Businesses, Corporations, Partnerships and Trusts who need information and/or help related to their Business Returns or Business (BMF) Accounts. Services cover Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), 94x returns, 1041, 1065, 1120S, Excise Returns, Estate and Gift Returns, as well as issues related to Federal tax deposits.

Online Services:  File, Pay and More …
Within IRS.gov, you can accomplish many things electronically through one single source.  See the links under the 3rd section down from the top, entitled "For Small Business Taxpayers."
www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=151880,00.html

Electronic Payment Options
Electronic payment options are convenient, safe and secure methods for paying taxes. Taxpayers can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal, use a credit card or enroll in the U.S. Treasury’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).  Payments can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The electronic funds withdrawal and EFTPS options are free!  To find out more, see www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=97400,00.html. To enroll in EFTPS, go to www.eftps.com

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. See this link for a list of common schemes and how to avoid these "too good to be true" tax scams. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=106788,00.html

Links to other Government Agencies and Business Organizations

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

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