Information and Products To Help You At Tax Time
Tax time is not the most enjoyable part of what a business owner must deal with, but it is a very important and necessary part. If you are running your business from home, visit some of the links on this page to make your job of paying business taxes easier and faster.
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IRS Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop
If learning by video is best for you, be sure to check out the IRS Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop for small businesses and the self employed. This workshop consists of an introduction and nine lessons covering topics like "What You Need To Know When You Run Your Business Out Of Your Home" (lesson 4) and "How To Set Up And Run Your Business So Paying Taxes Isn't A Hassle" (lesson 2). The workshop can be viewed online, or you can order it as a CD. Click the image to go to it. The IRS Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed (Publication 1518)
The IRS offers a free tax calender for small business owners and the self-employed. The calender lists important dates for the year. The IRS tax calender is available online, as a desktop tool, in PDF format, and it can be subscribed to using Outlook or iCal. To go to it click here Tax Information For Ebay Sellers and Online Auction Sellers
The IRS has a special section just for people who sell on Ebay and other auction sites. Here are some links to visit.
- Online Auctions Video
- This video discusses whether or not you have to pay taxes on income earned at online auctions.
- Tax Tips for Online Auction Sellers
- A collection of tax tips for online auction sellers.
- Recordkeeping for Online Auction Sellers
- This page contains information to help you keep your books.
Business Tax Information From The SBA
- Getting a Tax Identification Number | SBA.gov
- How to get a tax id number
- Business Structure and Tax Implications | SBA.gov
- Learn about the tax implications of your chosen business structure.
- Employment Taxes for Employers and Self Employed Individuals | SBA.gov
- Learn about employment taxes.
- Filing and Paying Your Taxes | SBA.gov
- Information about filing and paying your taxes.
- Managing Your Tax Obligations | SBA.gov
- How to manage your tax obligations.
- Learn About Your State and Local Tax Obligations | SBA.gov
- Learn about your local (state, county, city, etc.) business taxes.
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