In recognition of National Small Business Week, September 13-15, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service is featuring information on topics of interest to small business owners, employers, and self-employed individuals. Also, during Small Business Week, the IRS encourages employers to help get the word out about the advance payments of the Child Tax Credit to their employees. Tax Tips Tax Tip 2021-136, Small business owners should see if they qualify for the home office deduction COVID Tax Tip 2021-135, IRS resources to help small business employers understand and meet their tax responsibilities Tax Tip 2021-134, Understanding the tax responsibilities that come with starting a business IRS Tax Tip 2021-94, Here’s what taxpayers need to know about paying taxes on their hobby activities Chinese (Traditional) | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese | Haitian Creole COVID Tax Tip 2021-93, Errors employers should avoid when requesting advance payment of employer credits Tax Tip 2021-86, Filing payroll taxes electronically makes good business sense Tax Tip 2021-85, Facts to help taxpayers understand backup withholding Chinese (Traditional) | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese | Haitian Creole News Releases IR-2021-186, IRS reminds business owners to correctly identify workers as employees or independent contractors IR-2021-184, Renewed tax credit can help employers hire workers; key certification requirement applies IR-2021-182, IRS recognizes Small Business Week: Resources available to help employers Ready-to-Use Articles Employers: Remind employees they may be eligible for advance Child Tax Credit payments Visit IRS.gov for the latest info about 2021 advance Child Tax Credit payments e-Posters Publication 5520, How Businesses Determine if a Worker is an Employee or Independent Contractor Spanish Chinese (Traditional) Chinese (Simplified) Korean Russian Vietnamese Haitian Creole Toolkit Publication 5557, A Guide to Starting a Small Business A Closer Look Celebrating Resilience and Renewal During National Small Business Week IRS Video Portal The IRS Video portal contains video and audio presentations on topics of interest to small businesses, individuals and tax professionals. You will find video clips of tax topics, archived versions of live panel discussions and webinars, as well as audio archives of tax practitioner phone forums. IRS Small Business Virtual Tax Workshop The Small Business Tax Workshop is composed of eight interactive lessons designed to help new small business owners learn their tax rights and responsibilities. IRS Social Media Instagram: Access the new account, IRSNews at https://www.instagram.com/irsnews or the Instagram app. YouTube: Features video tips in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Twitter: Follow @IRSsmallbiz information for small businesses, @IRSnews for tax announcements. @IRStaxpros tweets news for tax professionals. @IRSenEspanol has information in Spanish. @IRStaxsecurity posts scam alerts. Facebook. News and information for taxpayers and tax return preparers, also in Spanish. LinkedIn. The IRS shares agency updates and job opportunities. Other News for Small Businesses Help for businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida IRS is providing a variety of tax relief for those affected by Hurricane Ida. For the latest updates, check the Hurricane Ida page. Help for businesses affected by coronavirus Find out how the IRS is assisting small businesses and self-employed individuals in meeting their tax obligations, as well as taking advantage of available tax relief to help those effected by the pandemic. Helpful Links Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center Subscribe to e-News for Small Businesses Subscribe to e-News for Payroll Professionals Webinars for Small Businesses Small Business Tax Workshops, Meetings, and Seminars Small Business Forms and Publications Tax Reform for Small Business Coronavirus Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Entities Forms and Associated Taxes for Independent Contractors National Small Business Week 2021 Virtual Summit Announced September 13-15 Languages
