Federal Tax Center
If you run a small business or are self-employed, the Small Business Self-Employed community website is for you.   This site offers industry and/or profession-specific information to help you work with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Were you aware that the IRS offers several electronic filing options designed specifically for the business filer? There are several ways to participate in the IRS e-file for Business programs.  

Whatever your choice, participation in IRS e-file for Business programs is e-efficient with increased accuracy, it's more effective since you'll spend less time filing tax returns and more time focused on your business and it's more economical with less paperwork.

Up until now Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) has been a service that businesses and individuals can use to pay all their federal taxes electronically, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via the phone or personal computer (PC) software. Now taxpayers can pay via the Internet. 

Visit the EFTPS web site for all the latest information.

If you're starting a new business and you don't know where to begin, then visit the
Checklist for Starting a Business

Or choose any one of these other resources:

Small Business Resource Guide - CD A free CD that can be ordered online, or viewed online.

Virtual Small Business Workshop - CD A free CD that can be ordered online. This CD contains video instructions on what you need to know to start and maintain your business.

Or view this online classroom

Take advantage of these other free offerings: Not sure if you need an EIN (Employer Id Number)? Everything you need to answer that question can be found on the EIN Web page. Or if you already have an EIN, and have begun a new business, find out if you'll need a New EIN Having employees require businesses to meet certain laws and regulations, especially if you have employees with disabilities

IRS Abusive Scheme Toolkits
This exciting new product provides you with up-to-date information on several abusive schemes in an easy to read format that addresses how each scheme works and what the potential tax consequences are.  These toolkits were designed to be used by Taxpayers as an aid in counter marketing against abusive tax schemes.