Tax Tip 2024-40: Small businesses: Find tax resources and tools on IRS.gov

Tax Tip 2024-40: Small businesses: Find tax resources and tools on IRS.gov

The IRS reminds taxpayers that IRS.gov has resources and tools to help small businesses understand and meet their tax responsibilities.

Bookmark these webpages

  • Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center: Resources for small businesses with assets under $10 million and for taxpayers who file these forms:
    • Form 1040 or 1040-SR
    • Schedules C, E and F
    • Form 2106
  • Employer Identification Number: Businesses can apply for an EIN in several ways including online at IRS.gov. Generally, businesses need an Employer Identification Number, also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. The IRS uses this number to identify a business entity.
  • Gig Economy Tax Center: Resources for gig workers, people who operate a digital platform marketplace and the businesses that manage their taxes. The gig economy – also called the sharing economy and access economy – is activity where people earn income providing on-demand work, services or goods, often with an app or website.
  • Tax information for businessesTax information, tools and resources for businesses and self-employed people.

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Stay in the know about business taxes

  • Form 1099-K rules free webinar: Important info for tax professionals and for anyone who receives a Form 1099-K, including people who use popular payment apps and online marketplaces. The webinar may also be helpful to taxpayers who receive Form 1099-K from non-business transactions such as the sale of personal items.
  • e-News subscriptions: Email newsletters on a variety of tax topics. There are e-newsletters for small businesses, payroll professionals, tax professionals, IRS partners and more.


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