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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.

GRANTS PASS

Event: Small Business Owners Tax Workshop
Date(s): May 21, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: RCC Business Development Center, 214 SW 4th Street, Grants Pass, OR.
Contact: Donna Love; Phone: (541) 956-7494; E-mail: dlove@roguecc.edu
Event Information: Taxes can be complicated, especially when it comes to your business. This workshop will answer many of your questions. Learn about the free products and services the IRS has for small businesses, basics of record keeping, different business entities and their tax forms, recording income and deductible expenses, self-employment taxes, and much, much more. For more information and registration instructions, please call (541) 956-7494. Cost for class is $59.
Sponsored by: RCC Business Development Center

Event: Employer Payroll Tax Workshop for Small Businesses
Date(s): May 21, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: RCC Business Development Center, 214 SW 4th Street, Grants Pass, OR.
Contact: Donna Love; Phone: (541) 956-7494; E-mail: dlove@roguecc.edu
Event Information: Take the mystery out of payroll taxes with this small business workshop. Learn how to determine proper amounts for Federal Income Tax Withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and the forms used to report payroll taxes and those for independent contractors. Determine Form 941 deposit requirements and requirements for Federal Unemployment Tax. Learn about the many free IRS products available to small businesses including Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) and much more. Please call (541) 956-7494 for registration information. Cost for course is $59.
Sponsored by: RCC Business Development Center

PORTLAND

Event: 10-Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): February 8, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Contact: Jonath Colon; Phone: (503) 243-5597; E-mail: jcolon@hmccoregon.com
Event Information: A free workshop on steps you need to take in starting a business, including tax information for small businesses.
Sponsored by: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Event: Payroll Workshop for Small Business
Date(s): February 17, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1626 SE Water Avenue, Room 307, Portland, OR. (CLIMB Center)
Contact: Yevette Johnson; Phone: (503) 978-5083; E-mail: yjohnson@pcc.edu
Event Information: Take the mystery out of payroll taxes with this small business workshop. Learn how to determine proper amounts for Federal Income Tax Withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and the forms used to report payroll taxes and those for independent contractors. Determine Form 941 deposit requirements and requirements for Federal Unemployment Tax. Learn about the many free IRS products available to small businesses including Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) and much more. Register directly with Portland Community College by calling (503) 977-8888 (Course Registration Number: 17637) or register at the class. Cost for the course is $35 plus a $3 parking fee. If you have additional questions, please e-mail Yevette Johnson at yjohnson@pcc.edu.

Event: Primeros Pasos Para Comensar un Negocio
Date(s): February 22, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Contact: Jonath Colon; Phone: (503) 243-5597; E-mail: jcolon@hmccoregon.com
Event Information: A free workshop for small businesses in Spanish which includes tax information for small businesses. For information, call (503) 988-8392 or visit the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Web site (hmccoregon.com).
Sponsored by: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Meeting: Oregon Small Business Fair
Date(s): September 11, 2010
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, Oregon
Contact: Linda Repp; Phone: (503) 329-4260; E-mail: Linda.E.Repp@state.or.us
Event Information: A free event that includes workshops such as:

How do I turn my dream into a reality
What business entity is best for you
Understanding Business Licenses
Home Business/Home Office Tax Issues
Getting your Web Site to Your Customer
Getting Money for Your Business
Business Plans
Art of Selling
Electronic Bookkeeping
Advertising Your Business
Taxes Made Easy
Smart Marketing
How to Get Government Contracts
Employment Law Basics
Recordkeeping
Shoe Box Accounting
E-commerce and Selling on the Web
Networking to Grow Your Business
Selecting and Working with CPA's and Lawyers
Basics for Contractors
Business 101 in Spanish
Going Global
Protecting your Business Name

An IRS representative will present the workshop entitled, "Taxes Made Easy". The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service will staff an exhibit which provides publications on start up businesses and what to do if you get in trouble with IRS. Food available for purchase on premises. Parking under the convention center cost is $8. Get counseling and advice for free from some 30 exhibitors offering small business help and information. Contact Linda.E.Repp@state.or.us or (503) 329-4260.
Sponsored by: A consortium of government entities and business associations

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