In addition to state workshops, please visit the SB/SE Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop page for an interactive video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, which provides more detailed instructional lessons.

Please visit the Small Business Video and Audio page for short presentations focused on specific topics that are important to small businesses.

If you live near a state line, please look for workshops in nearby cities of the bordering state.

CHICAGO

Event: Accounting & Risk Management: Track and Protect Your Assists
Date(s): February 11, 2010
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: SCORE/SBA Office in CITICORP Center, 500 West Madison, Suite 1250
Contact: Eshkmar Noojibai; Phone: (312) 353-7724; E-mail: workshop@scorechicago.org
Event Information: Workshop will cover the follow topics:

• Developing and interpreting income statements
• Federal, state and local taxes
• Recordkeeping
• ARRA Provisions
• NOL and Sales Tax Deduction for New Cars
• Risk management.

Fees: $40 prepaid and $50 at the door. To register, visit the SCORE – Chicago Chapter Web site.
Sponsored by: SCORE - Chicago Chapter

Event: Small Business Tax Workshop
Date(s): February 12; March 12, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL. 60603
Contact: Yolanda Ruiz; Phone: (630) 493-5194; E-mail: Yolanda.Ruiz@irs.gov
Event Information: The Small Business Tax Workshop is for existing and startup business owners. It is designed to educate small business owners on their federal tax responsibilities. Topics include recordkeeping, hiring employees and employment taxes. It is also designed to help business owners prepare for the filing season by discussing the latest tax updates including credits available through the Recovery Act. To register, visit the Women's Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Women's Business Development Center

MATTESON

Event: Taxes and Small Businesses
Date(s): February 17, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: University Of Illinois - Small Business Extension Program, 5527 Miller Circle Drive
Contact: Vicki Brooks; Phone: (708) 720-7540; E-mail: vjbrooks@illinois.edu
Event Information: Federal tax information for start-up and existing businesses. In addition to the small business provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) topics covering recordkeeping, accounting period, and organization structure. Fee: $10 to $11; Registration required. To register, call (708) 720-7540.

Event: Taxes and Home-Based Businesses
Date(s): February 24, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: University of Illinois – Small Business Extension, 5527 Miller Circle Drive, Matteson, IL
Contact: Vicki Brooks; Phone: (708) 720-7500; E-mail: vjbrooks@illinois.edu
Event Information: Second in a series of workshops designed specifically for small businesses operating in the South Suburban Area.

Topics include:

• Organizational Structure
• Filing & Paying Federal Taxes
• Record Keeping
• Tax Provisions for Home-Based Businesses

Sponsored by: University Of Illinois Small Business Extension Program

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