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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.

BROOKLYN

Event: Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Date(s): February 9, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Public Library Business Library 280 Cadman Plaza West First Floor Conference Room Brooklyn, NY 11201
Contact: Roxanna Astorga; Phone: (718) 797-0187; E-mail: sbdc@citytech.cuny.edu
Event Information: This free seminar is designed to help a business determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. The instructor will explain how each type of worker is treated for tax purposes and review Forms W-2 and 1099. Finally, employment tax responsibilities and self-employment tax calculation will be discussed. To register, please call (718) 797-0187 or e-mail sbdc@citytech.cuny.edu
Sponsored by: NY State Small Business Development Center Brooklyn Public Library Business Library Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation City Bar Justice Center - Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project

Event: Business Recordkeeping
Date(s): February 16, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Public Library Business Library 280 Cadman Plaza West First Floor Conference Room Brooklyn, NY 11201
Contact: Roxanna Astorga; Phone: (718) 797-0187; E-mail: sbdc@citytech.cuny.edu
Event Information: This free seminar is designed to inform small business owners about their recordkeeping responsibilities and to answer the following questions.

Why are good books and records necessary for the success of your business?
How will well-organized records help you if your business is audited by the IRS?
What types of records are generally accepted by the IRS?
How long should you keep your business records?

To register, please call (718) 797-0187 or e-mail sbdc@citytech.cuny.edu
Sponsored by: NY State Small Business Development Center Brooklyn Public Library Business Library Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation City Bar Justice Center - Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project

Event: IRS Collection and Tax Payment Options for Financially Distressed Small Businesses
Date(s): February 23, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Public Library - Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, First Floor Conference Room, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Contact: Roxanna Astorga; Phone: (718) 797-0187; E-mail: sbdc@citytech.cuny.edu
Event Information: This free seminar is designed to provide information to small business owners about various options for payment of outstanding income tax liabilities. What step is the IRS taking to help small business owners facing financial difficulties? The collection process will be reviewed and electronic payment options explored. Installment agreements and offers in compromise will be discussed in detail. To register, please call (718) 797-0187 or e-mail: sbdc@citytech.cuny.edu.
Sponsored by: NY State Small Business Development Center, Brooklyn Public Library - Business Library, Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, City Bar Justice Center - Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project

FISHKILL

Meeting: Small Business Forum on Business Energy Credits
Date(s): February 11, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Fishkill Holiday Inn, 542 Route 9, Fishkill, NY
Contact: Barry Henck; Phone: (845) 486-5210; E-mail: bhenck@cenhud.com
Event Information: This event is for business owners and those responsible for the electric bill at retail stores, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, schools, places of worship, municipalities, non-profit facilities and other organizations. Attendees will learn about the typical costs and payback periods of energy efficiency improvements, commercial tax credits, financing support and on-site energy assessments, as well as Central Hudsons programs including energy tax credits and rebates covering up to 70 percent of the equipment cost of an energy efficiency upgrade. Presenters include Arnaldo Sehwerert from the NYS Small Business Development Center, Richard Torres from the Internal Revenue Service, and Central Hudson energy efficiency representatives.

Attendance is free, and registration is required. For more information or to register, send an email to Joseph Bierniak of Honeywell Utility Solutions at joseph.bierniak@honeywell.com and include your name, company, telephone number and e-mail address, or call (800) 515-5353 and provide the contact information over the phone. More information on Central Hudson's energy efficiency programs for residents, businesses and other organizations is available on the Savings Central Web site.
Sponsored by: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center

MONTGOMERY

Meeting: Small Business Forum on Business Energy Credits
Date(s): March 24, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Senator William J. Larkin, Jr. Community Room, 30 Scott's Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY
Contact: Barry Henck; Phone: (845) 486-5210; E-mail: bhenck@cenhud.com
Event Information: This event is for business owners and those responsible for the electric bill at retail stores, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, schools, places of worship, municipalities, non-profit facilities and other organizations. Attendees will learn about the typical costs and payback periods of energy efficiency improvements, commercial tax credits, financing support and on-site energy assessments, as well as Central Hudson's programs including energy tax credits and rebates covering up to 70 percent of the equipment cost of an energy efficiency upgrade. Presenters include Arnaldo Sehwerert from the NYS Small Business Development Center, Richard Torres from the Internal Revenue Service, and Central Hudson energy efficiency representatives.

Attendance is free, and registration is required. For more information or to register, send an e-mail to Joseph Bierniak of Honeywell Utility Solutions at joseph.bierniak@honeywell.com and include your name, company, telephone number and e-mail address, or call (800) 515-5353 and provide the contact information over the phone. More information on Central Hudson's energy efficiency programs for residents, businesses and other organizations is available on the Savings Central Web site.
Sponsored by: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center

NEW YORK

Event: Hispanic Business Entities - Small Business Tax Workshop
Date(s): Every other Saturday - Beginning March 6, 2010 (6 week class)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Northern Manhattan Economic Coalition, 600 West 185th Street, New York, NY
Contact: Luis DuCasse; Phone: (212) 304-1888; E-mail: bocnmced01@hotmail.com
Event Information: The tax workshops are now offered in coordination with our partnering organizations - Northern Manhattan Coalition for Economic Development and New York State Department of Taxation.

The series of workshops will provide you with guidance on how to comply with federal and state tax obligations. The workshops are offered every other Saturday beginning March 6, 2010 and ending April 10, 2010. These workshops cover the basics of Federal and State Taxes for Small Business Owners, including Entity Choice; Accounting Methods; Recordkeeping; Business Income and Expenses; NY State Business Registration; and Overview of Federal and State Laws and Regulations. The workshops will be conducted in Spanish. Instructors: Raquel Hickey, Accountant; Karen Savinon, Accountant ; Mwisa Chisunka, Senior Tax Analyst; and Anibal Luna, Tax Consultant.
Sponsored by: Northern Manhattan Coalition for Economic Development, New York State Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service

Event: Small Business Workshops
Date(s): Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Convent Baptist Church, Business Empowerment Ministry, 420 West 145th Street, New York, NY 10031
Contact: Evelyn Jenkins; Phone: (917) 435-8516; E-mail: ejenkins9@gmail.com
Event Information: The Convent Baptist Church, Business Empowerment Ministry will feature a series of free Small Business Workshops beginning Tuesday, January 26, 2010. These free workshops will benefit established small businesses, those getting started, and individuals anticipating going into business.

Topics include:

Lesson 1 -What you need to know about federal taxes and your new business
Lesson 2 - How to set up and run your business so paying taxes isn't a hassle
Lesson 3 - How to file and pay your taxes using a computer, including Sole Proprietors
Lesson 4 - How to file and pay your taxes using a computer, including Partnerships
Lesson 5 - How to file and pay your taxes using a computer, including Corporations
Lesson 6 - How to file and pay your taxes using a computer, including Charities/Non-profits
Lesson 7- What you need to know when you run your business out of your home
Lesson 8 - How to set up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees
Lesson 9 - What you need to know about Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)

Registration Information: Please pre-register by downloading the registration form (PDF). Please return your completed registration form by: E-mail: ejenkins9@gmail.com. For further information or questions, please contact the Registration Point of Contact: Evelyn Jenkins; Phone: (917) 35-8516; E-mail: ejenkins9@gmail.com.
Sponsored by: Convent Avenue Baptist Church, Business Empowerment Ministry

POUGHKEEPSIE

Meeting: Small Business Forum on Business Energy Credits
Date(s): February 23, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY
Contact: Barry Henck; Phone: (845) 486-5210; E-mail: bhenck@cenhud.com
Event Information: This event is for business owners and those responsible for the electric bill at retail stores, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, schools, places of worship, municipalities, non-profit facilities and other organizations. Attendees will learn about the typical costs and payback periods of energy efficiency improvements, commercial tax credits, financing support and on-site energy assessments, as well as Central Hudson's programs including energy tax credits and rebates covering up to 70 percent of the equipment cost of an energy efficiency upgrade. Presenters include Arnaldo Sehwerert from the NYS Small Business Development Center, Richard Torres from the Internal Revenue Service, and Central Hudson energy efficiency representatives.

ROCHESTER

Event: The Importance of Recordkeeping in a Small Business
Date(s): February 10, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Bausch & Lomb Public Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
Contact: Deborah Nevin; Phone: (585) 428-8130
Event Information: Ralph M. Toscano, Jr., EA ATP, will present "The Importance of Good Recordkeeping in a Small Business, Especially for Schedule C Tax Filers." The program will cover the legal issues facing today's small business owner. Emphasis will be on the need for the documentation of business records and an example of the tax responsibilities of the self-employed (Form 1040, Schedule C). IRS will be providing the forms and publications for this workshop.

Pre-registration for this free program is requested. Register by calling the Central Library at (585) 428-8130 or go to the Monroe County Library Web site to register online.

The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is handicapped accessible. Accommodations may be provided for disabled program participants and must be made at least 10 business days before the program. For further information or to make a request, please contact Deborah Nevin, Program Coordinator, at (585) 428- 8304.
Sponsored by: SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center

WATERTOWN

Event: Entrepreneurial Training Course - Session 1
Date(s): January 14 through February 25, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County Community College, 1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
Contact: Robin Stephenson; Phone: (315) 782-9262; E-mail: sbdc@sunyjefferson.edu
Event Information: Entrepreneurial Training Course (2 sessions) Session 1 will be conducted each Thursday for 7 weeks during the dates and times listed above. Cost: $165 and pre-registration is required. Area business professionals offer instruction on business related topics. The information throughout the course guides each entrepreneur toward the development of sound business practices and, in turn, a more profitable and successful venture.

Register for any of these workshops (unless otherwise specified, e.g. Life After the Military) by mail or by stopping in or calling the NYS SBDC at (315) 782-9262. Registration can be taken by phone using debit/credit card, or mail/drop off your check/money order (made payable to SBDC/JCC) to: 1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
Sponsored by: Jefferson Community College Small Business Development Center

Event: Entrepreneurial Training Course - Session 2
Date(s): April 1 through May 13, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County Community College, 1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
Contact: Robin Stephenson; Phone: (315) 782-9262; E-mail: sbdc@sunyjefferson.edu
Event Information: Entrepreneurial Training Course (2 sessions) Session 2 will be conducted each Thursday for 7 weeks during the dates and times listed above. Cost: $165 and pre-registration is required. Area business professionals offer instruction on business related topics. The information throughout the course guides each entrepreneur toward the development of sound business practices and, in turn, a more profitable and successful venture.

WHITE PLAINS

Event: Latina Workshop - Tools to Increase your Financial Gains
Date(s): July 22, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Women Enterprise Development Center, 1133 Westchester Avenue, Whiteplains, NY
Contact: Maria Canales; Phone: (914) 948-6098 ext. 14; E-mail: mcanales@westchester.org
Event Information: This tax workshop is presented by the Westchester Enterprise Development Center and Accion USA. The workshop will be conducted in Spanish. The purpose of the workshop is to show how knowledge of taxation and finance are the essential tools to assist Latina entrepreneurs in achieving a successful business. Speaker: Raquel Hickey, Accountant, Hickey & Hickey Maika Hemphill, Loan Consultant, Accion USA .The workshop will cover the basics of federal taxes for small business owners, including Entity Choice, Accounting Methods, Home-Based Businesses, and Recordkeeping. For more information, visit the Westchester Women Enterprise Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Westchester Women Enterprise Center

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