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IRS Tax Center – Resources & Links
Overview 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 TaxesThe 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 StructureWhen beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision.
Employer ID NumberAn 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.
Online Application - Form SS-4Apply online for the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number.
IRS Forms and Publications
Forms and PublicationsNeed an IRS form or publication?
Order Multiple copies of Employer FormsPlace your order for information returns and employer products. Your request for products for 2006 will be held until they become available. Please do not reorder these products as they will be automatically shipped and may arrive in multiple shipments.
Employees
EmployeesInformation about hiring, recordkeeping, and other topics for business owners with employees.
Employee vs. Independent ContractorBefore 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 Tax for Small BusinessIf you have employees, you are responsible for Federal Income Tax Withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA).
Withholding CalculatorThis easy-to-use calculator can help you figure your employees’ Federal Income Tax Withholding so you can withhold the correct amount from their pay.
Tax Information for Employee Retirement PlansAre you looking for information on employee retirement plans in order to provide better service to all your employees?
IRS Contacts for Small Businesses
| Title | Telephone Number | Business and Specialty Tax Line | 800-829-4933 | Refund Hotline | 800-829-1954 | Forms and Publications | 800-829-3676 | National Taxpayer Advocate’s Help Line | 877-777-4778 | Centralized Lien Payoff | 800-913-6050 | Electronic Federal Tax Payment System | 800-555-4477 | Automated Collection System (Business) | 800-829-3903 | Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 800-829-4933 | Excise Tax and Form 2290 Help Line | 866-699-4096 | Information Return Reporting | 866-455-7438 |
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