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.
Checklist for Starting a Business
This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business.
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.
Business Taxes
The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them.
Business Structures
When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision.
Businesses with Employees
Information about hiring, recordkeeping, and other topics for business owners with employees.
Employment Taxes for Small Business
If you have employees, you are responsible for Federal Income Tax Withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes, and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA).
Independent Contractors vs. Employees
Before you can determine how to treat payments you make for services, you must first know the business relationship that exists between you and the person performing the services.
Forms and Publications
Need an IRS form or publication?
Small Business Resources
This section offers links to a broad range of resources across federal and state agencies.
Contact My Local Office
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your one-stop resource for face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems, every business day.
