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Business Taxes - The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them.

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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.

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Checklist for Starting a Business - This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business.

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Business Structure - When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision.

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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.

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Online Application - Form SS-4 - Apply online for the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number.

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Small Business Products Online Ordering - Looking for a tool to help you meet your tax requirements? Choose from our free products, developed especially for the Small Business/Self-Employed person, and obtain updated information on existing products. Order today online or by calling 1-800-829-3676.

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Forms and Publications - Need an IRS form or publication?

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IRS e-file for Business - The IRS offers several electronic filing options designed specifically for the business filer. There are several ways you may choose to participate in the IRS e-file for Business programs.

http://www.eftps.gov/

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.

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Quick Alert - Get on board and be one of the thousands of tax professionals that currently receive information on "up-to-the-minute" e-file events.

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Specific information and tax tips for a variety of industries.

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Self-Employed Individuals or Independent Contractors - information helpful in answering many questions related to being self-employed individuals or independent contractors. Get the basics on self-employment, filing requirements, your reporting responsibilities as an independent contractor, useful forms and publications, and more.

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Tax Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Them - To help the public recognize and avoid abusive tax schemes, the IRS offers an abundance of educational materials. Participating in an illegal scheme to avoid paying taxes can result in imprisonment and fines, as well as the repayment of taxes owed with penalties and interest. Education is the best way to avoid the pitfalls of these “too good to be true” tax scams.

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Filing Late and/or Paying Late: Information You Should Know - Before you decide not to file your tax return on time or not pay all of your taxes when they are due, consider this.

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Businesses with Employees: Hiring Employees - As your business begins to grow, you may want to hire employees. If you decide to hire employees there is information that you will need to secure for your records and forms that you will need to complete.