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:

Click here for a printable version

Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
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.  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

Starting a Business
This page provides links to basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business, including a section on how to choose your business structure (sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, LLC). It also includes a link to a checklist for starting your business.  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99336,00.html

Operating a Business
This section contains information you need to operate your business.   Learn about operating a business with employees, business expenses and tax credits, filing and paying taxes, recordkeeping, and choosing an accounting method.  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99930,00.html

Industry Specific Tax Information
Want tax information specific to your industry or profession?  Check out the following link:  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.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.             http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98862,00.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. http://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. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html

Online Learning & Educational Products for Small Businesses

To order free small business products or view them online:  Go to www.irs.gov and search for “small business products” or link to http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=101169,00.html

2008 Small Business Resource Guide – CD ROM  (Publication 3207)
This interactive CD 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 the CD online at http://www.missouribusiness.net/irs/index.asp

Virtual Small Business Workshop DVD (Publication 1066C)
This innovative DVD is designed to help new and existing small business owners understand and meet their federal tax obligations. The workshop provides information and resources in an interactive format. There are ten lessons, which can be subtitled in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.  View the DVD as well as other tax information videos online at http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97726,00.html or order the DVD online at  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/page/0,,id=154342,00.html.

Small Business Tax Calendar (Publication 1518)
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.  View the calendar online at http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=176080,00.html

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 http://www.irs.gov/retirement/article/0,,id=137320,00.html

Independent Contractor or Employee   (Publication 1779)
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. This publication is available online at: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1779.pdf

Washington Small Business Fair (Biz Fair):  Saturday, September 6, 2008
This FREE fair provides information for new and existing small business owners. It is held each September at Renton Technical College.  Forty seminars on a wide variety of business topics will be taught by local experts, and over 30 exhibitors representing government agencies and business organizations will be present.  Visit www.bizfair.org for more details. 

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. http://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. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99200,00.html 

The Electronic IRS:  File, Pay and More …
The Electronic IRS is a gateway to the many IRS electronic options available. See how you can file tax returns, schedule and pay federal taxes, and accomplish a host of other tax-related tasks – all electronically!  See the links under the 3rd section down from the top, entitled "For Small Business Taxpayers."  http://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 http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=97400,00.html. To enroll in EFTPS, go to www.eftps.com

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.  http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=98864,00.htmlTo get an electronic version of this handout (so you can click directly on the links):

• visit www.bizfair.org/exhibitors
• click on “Internal Revenue Service”
• scroll down to “IRS Resources” and find the link(s) you want

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