New Tax Education Webcasts Available at the IRS During Small Business Week

National Small Business Week is in full-swing through May 5. Small business owners and the self-employed will find a plethora of online products to help them gain a good comprehension of their tax responsibilities, including special webcast education during National Small Business Week. 

Tax Education Resources:

• Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center.  A great resource for sole proprietors and others who are in business for themselves is the Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center. You’ll find lots of handy tips and tax rule references for the self-employed person. Topics include making quarterly payments, business structures, and more.

• Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center.  This online information center features links to useful tools, including Small Business Taxes: The Virtual Workshop and common IRS forms with instructions. You can find help on everything from getting an Employer Identification Number online to engaging the IRS during an audit. A link to the IRS Tax Calendar for Businesses and Self-Employed also provides at-a-glance key tax dates for businesses.

• Sharing Economy Tax Center.  You will find fast answers to tax questions and links and forms about the sharing economy on this web page. People who are involved in the sharing economy are those who use online platforms to engage in businesses, such as renting a spare bedroom, providing car rides, and providing other goods and services.

Special Tax Education Webinars During Small Business Week

You can also find daily webcasts hosted by the IRS this week as well. The presentations are geared to help you navigate common tax situations.

Each day features a new topic in two separate two 30-minute sessions. The first begins at 11 am EST, with the second at 1 pm.

May 1: Employee vs. Independent Contractor

If you need to know the difference between a common-law employee and an independent contractor, check out today’s’ sessions.
Register for Session 1 – 11 am EST
Register for Session 2 – 1 pm EST

May 2: Pay Now? Pay Later? Can’t Pay?

Looking for options for paying the IRS? You can find answers in tomorrow’s sessions.
Register for Session 1 – 11 am EST
Register for Session 2 – 1 pm EST

May 3 – Small Business Resources

If you are confused on how to use the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center, then you’ll want to register for Thursday’s sessions.
Register for Session 1 – 11 am EST
Register for Session 2 – 1 pm EST

May 4 – Paycheck Checkup

The final sessions will explain the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.  Speakers will discuss how to and who should perform a Paycheck Checkup.
Register for Session 1 – 11 am EST
Register for Session 2 – 1 pm EST

Take time this week to learn about more ways to efficiently run your small business and make your taxes financially simpler!