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IRS Tax Center Starting, Operating or Closing a Business Business Taxes Tax Information for Businesses Checklist for Starting a Business Business Structures Employer ID Numbers (EINs) Online Application - Form SS-4, Employer Identification Number (EIN) Forms and Publications e-file for Business and Self-Employed Taxpayers Electronic Federal Tax Payments (EFTPS) QuickAlerts "More" e-file Benefits for EROs Overview
Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, or an established business owner, you will find everything you need to start and manage your business venture.
The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them.Getting Started
If you run a small business or are self-employed, the IRS Web site offers a wide variety of information to help you.
This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business.
When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision.
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.
Apply online for the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number.IRS Forms and Publications
Need an IRS form or publication?Electronic Filing
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.
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.
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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