As the end of the year approaches, small business owners should start thinking about one of the less pleasant aspects of entrepreneurship: Filing taxes. Tax Day might not be until April 15, but the sooner you get a head start on your payroll and small business taxes, the better off you’ll be.
Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center – This portal has links to forms, resources, videos, links to state tax pages and a wealth of other information.
IRS Tax Publications for Business – This directory offers up tons of guides and documents relating to business tax issues.
e-file for Business and Self-Employed Taxpayers – E-filing is not only more efficient, it is also faster than sending forms in the mail. Check out the IRS’s guides and links to e-file.
2010 IRS Tax Calendar – This site not only offers a calendar that you can subscribe to in Outlook and other calendar programs, it provides resources, links and information about due dates for different types of taxes.
Small Business Forms and Publications – This page offers direct links to download small business and self-employment forms and publications. Note that this page is not all-inclusive so be sure to check the main IRS Forms and Publications page for requirements that might be specific to your business.
Other Resources:Payroll-taxes.com Paycheck Calculator – These free calculators can offer general guidance when computing payroll taxes.
Tax Law Changes for 2009 – H&R Block offers this resource that covers the changes in tax law for 2009.
About.com’s Small Business & Accounting page – This is a good multi-link resource to information both on About.com and on other sites, regarding small business accounting information.