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Small Business Resources

As a new business owner, you need to know your federal tax responsibilities. In addition to knowing about federal taxes, you need to make some basic business decisions. Understanding and complying with tax requirements is a necessary aspect of doing business.

Visit the Make It Tacoma website for more information about starting or growing your business in Tacoma or for business assistance.

Tax Help for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed

If you are starting or already have a small business and need tax information, help is available in the form of media products and services from the IRS.

The IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Community provides extensive tax information, online tools, and resources, especially for small businesses. It offers an array of educational products that you can view or order online at your convenience, night or day. Additionally, the website has an online classroom with video streaming of several multimedia educational products. For more information, visit the IRS Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource website.

Other Helpful Resources 

Small Business Administration 
Social Security Administration 
U.S. Department of Labor 
Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
U.S. Department of Treasury 
U.S. Tax Court 
Department of Agriculture - Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization 
Department of Commerce 
Department of Education 
Environmental Protection Agency 
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
State and Local Contacts 
FirstGov 

Additional IRS Resources and Publications 

You can download multiple small business and self-employed forms and publications from IRS.gov, or call (800) 829-3676 to have them mailed to you.

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.

Online Application form SS – Apply online for the Employer Identification Number or complete an EIN Application.

The Small Business/Self-Employed Division has a free service designed to provide tax information for small business owners. Sign up for the Small Business/Self-Employed mailing list and you will receive information about important upcoming tax dates, what’s new on the IRS website, recently added tax forms and publications, IRS News Releases, and special IRS announcements.