If you live near a state line, please look for tax workshops, meetings and seminars in nearby cities of the bordering state. Employment taxes & employer responsibilities seminar This class, presented by IRS, Minnesota Department of Revenue and Unemployment Insurance tax experts, will give you a guided tour through the maze of state and federal employment tax and other reporting requirements. Seminar topics covered include: In-depth discussions of: Worker status: Who’s an “independent contractor” and who’s not Tax withholding and deposit rules Quarterly and annual report filing requirements Unemployment insurance tax rate assignment & wage reporting Overviews of: Labor standards (“wage & hour”) Worker's Compensation Insurance The new hire reporting rules Department of Homeland Security (formerly INS) requirements Registration: Visit the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance website; Contact: Gary Johnson; Phone: 651-259-7220; Email: deed.tax@state.mn.us Sponsored by: Minnesota Business Tax Education Partnership Starting a business Tax workshops are now offered in coordination with our partnering organizations. Learn business basics through presentations given by SCORE mentors, Small Business Development Center instructors, and business professionals. IRS stakeholder liaison provides small business materials. These seminars take a realistic look at whether you are ready to be an entrepreneur and the basic steps to get started. Topics include: Myths about entrepreneurship Feasibility Importance of a business plan Business financing Basic legal requirements for start-up Resources available For more information, contact the agencies listed below. Burnsville Registration: Visit the South Metro SCORE website; Contact: Chapter Chair; Phone: 952-890-7020; Email: scoresouthmetro@scorevolunteer.org Sponsored by: South Metro SCORE Duluth Registration: Visit the Northeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center website; Phone: 218-726-7298; Email: info@nesbdc.org. Sponsored by: Northeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center Mankato Registration: Visit the South Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center website; Contact: Administrative Assistant; Phone: 507-389-8875; Email: info@myminnesotabusiness.com Sponsored by: South Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center Minneapolis Registration: Visit the Minneapolis SCORE website; Contact: Chapter Chair; Phone: 952-938-4570; Email: minneapolis.score@gmail.com Sponsored by: Minneapolis SCORE St. Paul Registration: Visit the St. Paul SCORE website; Contact: Chapter Chair; Phone: 651-632-8937; Email: stpaul@scorevolunteer.org Sponsored by: St. Paul SCORE Related Small business tax workshops, meetings and seminars Webinars for small businesses Workshops and Other Events in Spanish for Small Businesses