Overview
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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
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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. Business Structures When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision. |
Employer ID Numbers (EINs)
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. Online Application - Form SS-4, Employer Identification Number (EIN) Apply online for the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. |
Electronic Filing
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.
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.
Employees
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.
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.
Resources for Specific Communities
Tax Information for Tax Professionals
Provides links to items on IRS.GOV which are helpful to the tax professional. We want to make it easy for tax professionals to find everything they need.
Provides links to items on IRS.GOV which are helpful to the tax professional. We want to make it easy for tax professionals to find everything they need.
