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Small Business Tax

In need of tax help for your small business? About.com Small Business Information Tax site provides resources for small business tax issues and tax-saving strategies.

Top Ways to Avoid Small Business Audits

Strategies to help your small business avoid an audit or weather one if it comes.

7 Ways to Reduce Your Small Business Tax Burden

Here are seven ways to reduce your small-business tax burden.

Bookkeeping Essentials for Small Business

Even though it might not be the most glamorous aspect of running a business, bookkeeping should always be near the top of your to-do list. The very life of your business depends on your diligence in this area.

Top 10 Small Business Tax Deductions

These 10 essential small business tax deductions will help you navigate through the maze of write-offs.

Tax Procrastination? 10 Small Business Tax Motivators

Does the thought of preparing your small business tax return leave a feeling of guilt? Are you waiting until the last minute for some inspiration? Your About.com Small Business Information Guide has put together 10 motivators to overcome your tax procrastination habits.

Year-End Tax Tips

Holiday cheer. Hustle and bustle. Hardly a time to think about small business taxes. But a quick look at these year-end tax tips for small business can pay big dividends.

Tax Time Tip: Employee or Independent Contractor

Various tests exist for determining employee vs. independent contractor status. The once common "20 Common Law Factors Test" of the IRS has been replaced by a new category test.

About.com U.S. Business Tax

The About Tax Guide provides you with the necessary answers on business tax for small business. Get real-life tax business issues.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

All small businesses need to stop at the Department of Treasury IRS website for self-employed and small business. Here you'll find all the tax resources required under government tax regulations. This site includes recordkeeping, access to forms, employee ID numbers and a FAQ.

Payroll Taxes Tool

A quick and easy payroll tax calculator from payroll-taxes.com

Payroll Taxes

Symmetry Software Corporation has put together a payroll tax website for business. This payroll reference library will allow you to search payroll issues, check out software, use a payroll calculator or find articles on payroll tax.

State Tax Agencies

Yahoo provides a great tax directory of all the tax agencies by state. Each state listing provides links to the Department of Revenue, forms and motor vehicles.

Independent Contractor Rules IRS

Does your business meet the IRS rules for independent contractor? Various tests exist for determining employee vs. independent contractor status. The once common "20 Common Law Factors Test" of the IRS, has been replaced by a new category test.

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