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Filing and Paying Your Taxes
The following resources discuss how to file your federal business taxes with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Visit the State Tax Guide for information on how to file your state taxes.
Tax Forms
The form of your business (i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC) determines which income tax return form you have to file. Choose the form of your business below to find out which federal tax forms you need to file:
Both federal and state income tax are a pay-as-you-go taxes. You must pay taxes as you earn or receive income during the year. There are two ways to pay as you go: withholding and estimated taxes.
Filing Information
Get Tax Help
- Contact the IRS
Answers to tax questions - Taxpayer Advocate
Help resolving tax problems
- Guide to Filing and Paying Federal Taxes
Information about how to pay your business taxes - Filing Late and/or Paying Late: Information You Should Know
Before you decide not to file your tax return on time or not pay all of your taxes when they are due, consider this.
- Where to File Tax Returns
Find an address where to send your tax returns. The kind of form you are filing determines where you need to send it.
Electronic Payment Options - Federal Taxes
- E-File for Small Business and Self-Employed
Provides information on electronic filing for business returns. - Electronic Payment Options for Individuals and Businesses
Taxpayers can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal, use a credit card or enroll in the U.S. Treasury's Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. - Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
EFTPS is a tax payment system provided free by the U.S. Department of Treasury. Pay federal taxes electronically - on-line or by phone 24/7.
Related Resources
- The Electronic IRS - File, Pay, and More
Find out about a number of electronic options available to file and pay your federal taxes. - Online Classroom
Small Business/Self-Employed Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop - Starting a Business and Keeping Records
This guide clearly explains basic fedeal tax and recordkeeping requirements.
