IRS Tax Tip 2014-09, February 7, 2014
You don¡¯t need to be a tax expert to run a business, but knowing the basics about taxes can help you run it better. You¡¯ll find the basics and much more at the IRS.gov Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center.
Whether you¡¯re new to a business or been with it awhile, the Tax Center can help. You can apply for an Employer Identification Number, get a form or learn about employment taxes. The Center also includes these resources:
- IRS Video Portal. Watch helpful videos and webinars on many topics. Find out about filing and paying business taxes or about how the IRS audit process works. Under the ¡®Businesses¡¯ tab, look for the ¡¯Small Biz Workshop.¡¯ Watch it when you want to learn the basics about small business taxes.
- Online Tools and Educational Products. The list of Small Business products includes the Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed. Install the IRS CalendarConnector tool and access important tax dates and tips right from your smart phone or computer, even when you¡¯re offline.
- Small Business Events. Find out about free IRS small business workshops and other events planned in your state.
Go to the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center and use the A-Z index to find whatever you need.