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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.

  Business Taxes

  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 web site 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.

  Business Structures

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

• IRS Forms and Publications

  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 web site for all the latest information! Or visit the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Services web page 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

  Businesses with 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).

  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.

  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

  Contact Your 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.

  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.

• 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.

  Small Business Tax Workshops

  Throughout the country various non-profit and government organizations offer small business workshops.

• More Resources

  Small Business 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.

  Join the SB/SE Mailing List

  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 Web site, recently added tax forms and publications, IRS News Releases and special IRS announcements.
  (Note: The URL for the mailing list is subject to change without notice. If the link does not work, please let us know.

• 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

  Industries/Professions

  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.