Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, or an established business owner, you will find everything you need to start and manage your business venture. Read the Article
Business Taxes
The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. Read the Article
IRS Free Resources
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. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
Checklist for Starting a Business
This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98810,00.html
Business Structure
When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.html
Employer ID Number
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
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
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
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html
Industries and Professions Index Page
Specific tax information for Agriculture, Automotive, Child Care, Construction, Cosmetology, Entertainment, Fishing, Gaming, Gas Retailers, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Restaurants, Tax Professionals, and other industries.http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html
Tax Information for International Businesses
This section provides information on international taxes.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/international/index.html
Tax Information for Tax Professionals
This section provides information for tax practitioners and other tax professionals.
http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/index.html
Parts of the www.irs.gov are available in Spanish at http://www.irs.gov/espanol/index.htm
