Recommended Reading for Small Businesses
A comprehensive list of helpful publications for small businesses. Most are available to browse online. All may be downloaded in Adobe PDF format and printed.
| Publication | Description | PDF File | Available As Web Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publication 15 | Publication 15, (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide | 1.73MB | Web Page |
| Publication 334 | Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ) | 2.32MB | Web Page |
| Publication 463 | Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses | 1.59MB | Web Page |
| Publication 505 | Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax | 1.74MB | Web Page |
| Publication 531 | Reporting Tip Income | 1.05MB | Web Page |
| Publication 535 | Business Expenses | 11.5KB | Web Page |
| Publication 547 | Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts (Business and Nonbusiness) | 1.17MB | Web Page |
| Publication 560 | Retirement Plans for Small Business (SEP, SIMPLE, and Qualified Plans) | 1.15MB | Web Page |
| Publication 583 | Starting a Business and Keeping Records | 1.03MB | Web Page |
| Publication 587 | Business Use of Your Home (Including Use by Day-Care Providers) | 1.28MB | Web Page |
| Publication 598 | Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations | 1.15MB | Web Page |
| Publication 946 | How to Depreciate Property | 11.5KB | Web Page |
| Publication 1635 | Understanding Your EIN - Employer Identification Numbers. This publication is designed to educate the public about the Employer Identification Number (EIN). It explains what an EIN is, how to know if you need one for your business and provides application criteria. | 476KB | No |
| Publication 1779 | Independent Contractor or Employee | 804KB | No |
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