Texas tax workshops, meetings and seminars

If you live near a state line, please look for tax workshops, meetings and seminars in nearby cities of the bordering state.

Federal taxes when hiring employees or independent contractors
Houston Community College �C Entrepreneurial workshops
Small business tax workshops: Five-part series
Small business workshop
IRS new entrepreneur: Two-part series
Home office deduction and filing and paying business taxes online
Tax workshops

Federal taxes when hiring employees or independent contractors

The International Festival Business Fair is where we bring together all groups and cultures in a family-friendly setting where everyone can experience each other��s ideas, innovation, and leadership from around the greater Houston areas. This annual fair is a platform showcasing the latest trends, products, and services across various complementary business and cultural sectors.

The event is designed to empower small businesses and the international community with the resources they need for successful ownership. IRS Stakeholder Liaison will provide education and outreach on key topics, including the differences between employees and independent contractors, managing business and individual online accounts, effective recordkeeping, and more.

Contact: Elena Jackson; Phone: 832-359-4226; Email: [email protected]
Registration: for this free event.
Sponsored by: House Hunters Houston

Santa Fe

Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Haak Vineyards & Winery, 6310 Avenue T, Santa Fe, Texas

Houston Community College (HCC) entrepreneurial workshops

HCC is hosting several entrepreneurial workshops and if you��re a small business owner you��ll want to attend. Various topics will be discussed such as e-file, hiring employees vs contractors, home office use, payroll management, tax scams and more. IRS Stakeholder Liaison will also be speaking at each workshop and time will be allotted for Q & A.

Location for each workshop: Houston Community College - Felix Fraga Campus, 301 N. Drennan St., Felix Fraga Building, Room 360, Houston, TX 77003
Registration: Please visit the website for all workshops (2025 events will be posted soon).
Sponsored by: Houston Community College - Felix Fraga Campus

Small business tax workshop: Five-part series

Tax season is here! Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an informative five-part Small Business Tax Workshop Series. Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible.

The first three sessions are relevant to all small business owners, regardless of the type of business or whether you have employees. The final two sessions are designed for those who currently have employees or are considering hiring in the future.

Contact: Monica Stuber; Phone: 361-360-0319; Email: [email protected]
Sponsored by: Corpus Christi Branch Office U.S. Small Business Administration

Rio Grande Valley

Session 2 - Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes

Understanding how to complete IRS Form 1040 Schedule C is essential for small business owners, freelancers, and sole proprietors because it directly impacts their tax liability and financial health.

In this segment, we'll discuss

Schedule C (Form 1040) Profit or Loss from Business
How to calculate gross profit and gross income
How to identify and deduct expenses
How to calculate net profit or loss
Self-employment tax and estimated tax

Registration: Visit the site to register.
Date: April 7, 2025
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Virtual

Session 3 - How to ob�� and Pay Your Taxes Electronically and Business Use of Your Home

For small business owners, e-filing and electronic payments provide convenience, security, and efficiency, allowing them to focus more on running their business than dealing with paperwork. Moreover, by correctly deducting home office expenses, small businesses can legally minimize their tax burden, improve cash flow, and avoid IRS issues- all while effectively using their home as a business asset.

In this workshop, we'll discuss

IRS e-file and its benefits for your individual and business returns
Electronic payment options
Qualifications for business use of your home deduction
How to determine the business percentage of home use
Types of expenses you can and cannot deduct

Registration: Visit the site to register.
Date: April 1, 2025
Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Virtual

Session 4 - Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors

By correctly distinguishing between employees and independent contractors, businesses can stay compliant, manage costs, and avoid legal risks, ensuring smooth operations and sustainable growth.

In this workshop, we'll discuss

The responsibilities of an employer or as one who pays others for services during your trade or business operation
Employee vs. independent contractors
Understanding federal tax requirements when starting a business helps entrepreneurs build a strong financial foundation, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize business success.

Registration: Visit the site to register.
Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Virtual

Session 5 - How to Manage Payroll and Withholding the Correct Amount of Taxes

By managing payroll correctly and withholding the right amount of taxes, businesses can stay compliant, maintain employee trust, and avoid financial and legal troubles, ensuring smooth operations and long-term success.

In this workshop, we'll discuss

Your responsibilities as an employer to identify wages that are subject to employment taxes
Calculation of your payroll taxes using the appropriate method
Discussion of federal unemployment taxes

Registration: Visit the site to register.
Date: April 15, 2025
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Virtual

Small business workshop

This free workshop, offered every third Saturday of the month, aims to highlight the Gig economy's impact on small businesses. Registration is not required and parking is open to the public.

Topics:

Definition of a small business
Maintaining compliance as a small business
Importance of an EIN (employer identification number)
Entrepreneurial spirit

Registration: First come, first served. No registration needed. For more information, questions or additional help, contact Willie Perry by phone: 713-584-0317 or email: [email protected].
Sponsored by: Shrine of the Black Madonna and Internal Revenue Service

Houston

Date: Every third Saturday
Time: 10�C11:30 a.m.
Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna, 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021

IRS new entrepreneur: Two-part series

What new business owners need to know about federal taxes

Session 1

Is it a Business or a Hobby?
Selecting a Business Structure
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Business Taxes
Recordkeeping
When Do I Start My Tax Year?
Checklist for Starting a Business

Registration:
Sponsored By: San Jacinto College SBDC/Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Houston

Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 1201 Nasa Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77058

Session 2

Small Business Resources
Estimated Tax Payments
Types of Retirement Plans
Small Business Publications
Overview of Schedule C - Profit or Loss from Business

Registration:
Sponsored By: San Jacinto College SBDC/Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Houston

Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 1201 Nasa Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77058

Federal taxes and your employees/contractors

Join us and hear directly from the IRS what your responsibilities are when you have employees and or independent contractors. Managing payroll and the withholding of taxes will also be discussed. The last hour of the class will be dedicated to answering your tax questions.

Highlights:

Rules for the classification of independent contractors
Federal tax obligations when hiring employees and independent contractors
Managing payroll and withholding
Outsourcing the withholding of federal taxes
Identifying wages subject to employment taxes
Accountable plans versus non-accountable plans
Calculating your payroll taxes using the appropriate method
Federal unemployment taxes

Contact: Cynthia Laird
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Attendance is free, registration is preferred. Please visit the website
Sponsored by: Brazosport SBDC

Lake Jackson

Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Brazosport College SBDC, 500 College Drive, Room CLC-208, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566

Managing your federal tax deposits and filings

Join us and hear directly from the IRS what your responsibilities are for federal tax deposits and filing a return to report your payroll taxes. Hiring U.S. residents who are not U.S. citizens will also be discussed. The last hour of the class will be dedicated to answering your tax questions.

Highlights:

Federal tax deposit process
Deposit requirements and penalties
Form 941, Quarterly Federal Tax Return, and Form 944
Employers Annual Federal Tax Return
Verifying an employee's identity and status
Filing accurate and timely withholding returns

This session is intended for business owners and their managers who want to know how to manage their federal tax filings and handle withholding taxes for U.S. residents who are not U.S. citizens.

Contact: Cynthia Laird
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Attendance is free, registration is preferred. Please visit the website
Sponsored by: Brazosport SBDC

Lake Jackson

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Brazosport College SBDC, 500 College Drive, Room CLC-208, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566

Federal taxes and Schedule C for your new business

Join us to hear directly from the IRS what you need to know to gather, organize and file your federal taxes as a new business owner. If you recently opened a business or have been in business a while, register now and get up to the minute information on keeping current with your tax obligations. The last hour of the class will be dedicated to answering your tax questions.

Highlights:

Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Basic recordkeeping requirements for tax purposes
Type of business entities
Overview of Form 1040 and the Schedule C
Determining profit and loss, gross profit and gross income
How to identify and deduct expenses
Self-employment tax
Filing estimated taxes
Plus Q & A��s

Contact: Cynthia Laird
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Please visit the website
Sponsored by: Brazosport SBDC

Lake Jackson

Date: June 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Location: Brazosport College SBDC, 500 College Drive, Room CLC-208, Lake Jackson, Texas

Home office deduction and filing and paying business taxes online

In this session you will find out how to quickly and easily file and pay your federal taxes electronically. You'll discover the benefits of IRS E-ob�� for your individual and business tax returns, as well as options for electronic payments. As a bonus, you will learn about the business use of your home and how to apply those deductions on your federal tax return. The last hour of the class will be dedicated to answering your tax questions.

Highlights:

Filing federal taxes electronically
Qualifying for a home tax deduction
Determining the business percentage of home use
Allowable deductions
How to deduct expenses on your return

Contact: Cynthia Laird
Email: [email protected]
Registration: Attendance is free, registration is preferred. Please visit the website
Sponsored by: Brazosport SBDC

Lake Jackson

Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Location: Brazosport College SBDC, 500 College Drive, Room CLC-208, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566

Tax workshops

Tax workshops are offered in coordination with our partnering organizations. IRS provides small business materials for the workshops. For the dates, times, locations and topics, please refer to each location for contact and/or registration information.

Brownsville

Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; Phone: 956-665-7535; Email: [email protected]
Registration: Visit the website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center

Corpus Christi

Contact: Monica Benavides; Phone: 361-698-2422; Email: [email protected]
Registration: Visit the website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center

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