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If you live near a state line, please look for tax workshops, meetings and seminars in nearby cities of the bordering state.
- WBEA Data Security Workshop Series
- Houston Community College – Entrepreneurial workshops
- Small business workshop
- Tax workshops
WBEA Data Security Workshop Series
This free virtual workshop series helps small business owners and tax professionals protect themselves from identity theft, tax scams, data breaches, and cybersecurity threats. Topics include business identity theft prevention, taxpayer security awareness, trusted tax preparer guidance, and tax preparer due diligence and compliance initiatives. Join us to learn practical security tips and IRS resources to help safeguard your business and clients.
Identity Theft Information for Businesses
Identity theft is a serious threat to business, partnership, estate and trust filers. Thieves may steal sensitive information to file a fraudulent tax return for a refund or to commit other crimes. All taxpayers must be alert and on guard at all times. It is important to take strong security measures to protect your business' and your employees' data.
Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Security Awareness for Taxpayers
The IRS, the states and the tax industry are committed to protecting you from identity theft. Working together, we’ve made many changes to combat identity theft. We are making progress. The IRS is working hand-in-hand with your state revenue officials, your tax software provider and your tax professional. But we need your help. We need you to join with us. By taking a few simple steps to protect all of your digital devices, you can better protect your personal and financial data online and at home.
Sponsored by: WBEA Women’s Business Center
Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Choosing a Tax Preparer/Avoiding Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Choose a reputable tax preparer for your small business, with tips from the IRS
- Not all preparers are created equal.
- Even if someone else prepares your return, you are still legally responsible. Learn the red flags when choosing your preparer and learn a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter anytime.
Date: Aug. 11, 2026
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Tax Preparer Due Diligence and Compliance Initiatives
For tax preparers and accounting professionals covering:
- Laws and requirements
- Due diligence responsibilities
- Compliance program
- Forms and publications
- How to prevent filing errors
Date: Sept. 8, 2026
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Houston Community College (HCC) entrepreneurial workshops
HCC is hosting several entrepreneurial workshops and if you’re a small business owner you’ll want to attend. Various topics will be discussed such as e-file, hiring employees vs contractors, home office use, payroll management, tax scams and more. IRS Stakeholder Liaison will also be speaking at each workshop, and time will be allotted for Q & A.
Location for each workshop: Houston Community College - Felix Fraga Campus, 301 N. Drennan St., Felix Fraga Building, Room 360, Houston, TX 77003
Registration: Please visit the Houston Community College Entrepreneurial event website for all workshops (2025 events will be posted soon).
Sponsored by: Houston Community College - Felix Fraga Campus
Small business workshop
This free workshop, offered every third Saturday of the month, aims to highlight the Gig economy's impact on small businesses. Registration is not required and parking is open to the public.
Topics:
- Definition of a small business
- Maintaining compliance as a small business
- Importance of an EIN (employer identification number)
- Entrepreneurial spirit
Registration: First come, first served. No registration needed. For more information, questions or additional help, contact Willie Perry by phone: 713-584-0317 or email: ouidahintlinc@yahoo.com.
Sponsored by: Shrine of the Black Madonna and Internal Revenue Service
Houston
Date: Every third Saturday
Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna, 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021
Tax workshops
Tax workshops are offered in coordination with our partnering organizations. IRS provides small business materials for the workshops. For the dates, times, locations and topics, please refer to each location for contact and/or registration information.
Brownsville
Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; phone: 956-665-7535; email: sbdc@utrgv.edu
Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center
Corpus Christi
Contact: Monica Benavides; phone: 361-698-2422; email: mbenavides11@delmar.edu
Registration: Visit the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center
Edinburg
Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; phone: 956-665-7535; email: sbdc@utrgv.edu
Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center
Harlingen
Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; phone: 956-665-7535; email: sbdc@utrgv.edu
Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center
Kingsville
Contact: Monica Benavides; phone: 361-698-2422; email: mbenavides11@delmar.edu
Registration: Visit the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center
Mathis
Contact: Monica Benavides; phone: 361-698-2422; email: mbenavides11@delmar.edu
Registration: Visit the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center
McAllen
Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; phone: 956-665-7535; email: sbdc@utrgv.edu
Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center
Mercedes
Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; phone: 956-665-7535; email: sbdc@utrgv.edu
Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center
Mission
Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; phone: 956-665-7535; email: sbdc@utrgv.edu
Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center
Pharr
Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; phone: 956-665-7535; email: sbdc@utrgv.edu
Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center
Robstown
Contact: Monica Benavides; phone: 361-698-2422; email: mbenavides11@delmar.edu
Registration: Visit the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.
Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center