Small Business Help from the IRS
At one time or another, every small business person has tax questions. The IRS offers a
variety of types of assistance to small business owners: publications, CD-ROMs, videos,
Taxpayer Assistance Centers, tollfree tax assistance, classes and workshops.
Publication 3700, Virtual Small Business Workshop CD-ROM - This CD-ROM is a good resource for small business owners. It incorporates audio and video and is closed-captioned in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
Publication 3207, Small Business Resource Guide: What You Need to Know About Taxes and Other Topics CD-ROM - This CD ROM contains all the business tax forms, instructions, and publications needed by small business owners. The CD provides other information such as how to prepare a business plan and finding financing for your business.
Publication 3693, Introduction to Federal Taxes for Small Business and Self-Employed CD-ROM - This CD-ROM course introduces new small business owners and self-employed entrepreneurs to Federal tax law in an easy-to-understand format.
To order any of the above CDs, call 800-829-3676.
IRS Tax Forms and Publications CD-ROM
You can buy this CD containing current and prior year tax forms and publications from the
National Technical Information Service (NTIS). Order by calling toll free 877-233-6767
or by accessing the IRS Web site.
Taxpayer Education and Communication (TEC)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is committed to establishing a more customer-focused
structure to better meet the needs of the American taxpayers. The Small Business and
Self-Employed (SBSE) Division was formed to address the specific needs of small businesses
and self-employed individuals. Within SBSE, our Taxpayer Education and Communication (TEC)
office has been instrumental in designing, developing, and delivering educational products
and services focused on the needs of small business taxpayers.
There are TEC offices located nationwide. For a listing of these offices, please contact your local IRS office.
Indian Tribal Governments (ITG)
The new office of Indian Tribal Governments (ITG) at the Internal Revenue Service was
established to help Indian tribal governments address their federal tax matters. The
overall goal of this office is to use partnership opportunities with Indian tribal
governments, tribal associations, and other federal agencies to meet the needs of both
the Indian tribal governments and the federal government and to simplify the tax
administration process.
There are five area offices staffed by specialists specifically trained to address issues unique to Indian tribal governments. Visit the IRS Web site to locate the office nearest you.
Other Resources
Social Security Administration
800-772-6270
(Employer Information Line)
Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416
800-U-ASK-SBA
Information courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service.
