If you live near a state line, please look for tax workshops, meetings and seminars in nearby cities of the bordering state.

Federal taxes and your employees

Join us and hear directly from the IRS what your responsibilities are when you have employees and independent contractors. Managing payroll and the withholding of taxes will also be discussed. The last hour of the class will be dedicated to answering your tax questions. IRS Stakeholder Liaison, Sheba D. Gonzalez will be presenting. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Topics:

  • Rules for the classification of independent contractors
  • Federal tax obligations when hiring employees and independent contractors
  • Managing payroll and withholding
  • Outsourcing the withholding of federal taxes
  • Identifying wages subject to employment taxes
  • Accountable plans versus non-accountable plans
  • Calculating your payroll taxes using the appropriate method
  • Federal unemployment taxes

League City

Date: March 20, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Galveston County SBDC, Suite A, 319 East Galveston Street, League City, Texas 77573
Registration: Please visit the University of Houston - SBDC website.
Sponsored By: Galveston County SBDC

Federal taxes and your new business

This session is intended for new business owners who want to know more about their federal tax obligations. Hear directly from the IRS what you need to know to gather, organize, and file your federal taxes as a new business owner. If you recently opened a business, register now and get a head start on keeping current with your tax obligations. The last hour of the class will be dedicated to answering your tax questions. IRS Stakeholder Liaison, Sheba D. Gonzalez will be presenting. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Topics:

  • Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Basic recordkeeping requirements for tax purposes
  • Type of business entities
  • Overview of Form 1040 and the Schedule C
  • Determining profit and loss, gross profit and gross income
  • How to identify and deduct expenses
  • Self-employment tax
  • Filing estimated taxes
  • Plus, much more

Houston

Date: March 18, 2024
Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 1201 East NASA Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77058
Registration: Please visit the University of Houston - SBDC website.
Sponsored By: San Jacinto College SBDC

League City

Date: March 13, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Galveston County SBDC, Suite A, 319 East Galveston Street, League City, Texas 77573
Registration: Please visit the University of Houston - SBDC website. 
Sponsored By: Galveston County SBDC

Managing your federal tax deposits and filings

Join us and hear directly from the IRS what your responsibilities are for federal tax deposits and filing a return to report your payroll taxes. This session is intended for business owners and their managers who want to know how to manage their federal tax filings and handle withholding taxes for U.S. residents who are not U.S. citizens. Hiring U.S. residents who are not U.S. citizens will also be discussed. The last hour of the class will be dedicated to answering your tax questions. IRS Stakeholder Liaison, Sheba D. Gonzalez will be presenting. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Topics:

  • Federal tax deposit process
  • Deposit requirements and penalties
  • Form 941, Quarterly Federal Tax Return, and Form 944
  • Employers Annual Federal Tax Return
  • Verifying an employee’s identity and status
  • Filing accurate and timely withholding returns

Baytown

Date: March 27, 2024
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Lee College SBDC, 909 Decker Drive, Room 103, Baytown, Texas 77520
Registration: Please visit the Lee College SBDC website.
Sponsored by: Lee College SBD-Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network

League City

Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Galveston County SBDC, Suite A, 319 East Galveston Street, League City, Texas 77573
Registration: Please visit the University of Houston – SBDC website.
Sponsored By: Galveston County SBDC

New entrepreneur

Do you know your small business tax responsibilities? This workshop is to inform business owners of their tax obligations. Tax information for each of the small business structures is provided along with a review of independent contractors versus employees, and an introduction to tax forms required from a small business. IRS, Sr. Stakeholder Liaison, Meece Thorne will also be participating.

Registration: Please visit the Texas South-West SBDC website.
Sponsored by: UTSA SBDC

Date: June 26, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

SBDC: IRS small business tax workshop

This workshop is designed as an awareness seminar to inform business owners of their tax obligations. Tax information for each of the small business structures is provided along with a review of independent contractors versus employees, and an introduction to tax forms required from a small business. The Internal Revenue Service is providing educational information for this workshop.

Registration: Please visit the Eventbrite website and select the desired date.
Sponsored by: Collin County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Plano

Date: April 2; May 7; June 4; July 9; August 6; September 3; October 8; November 5; December 3, 2024
Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Collin County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Room 326, Plano, Texas 75093

Filing season 2024 information and resources

Information on changes for the 2024 Federal Tax year. Topics will include choosing a preparer, Direct File in Texas and 1099K updates. IRS, Sr. Stakeholder Liaison, Meece Thorne will also be participating.

Registration: Please visit the Texas South-West SBDC website.
Sponsored by: SBDC - UTSA

Date: March 20, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Small business 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.

Austin

Location: Various locations in Austin, Texas
Contact: Joy Miller; Phone: 512-974-7800; Email: SBDP@austintexas.gov
Registration: Visit the City of Austin Small Business Development Program website.
Sponsored by: City of Austin Small Business Development Program

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

Small business workshop

The pandemic has had a significant impact on many people's lives, and several Americans had to draw from their retirement savings to survive due to job losses. This necessity led to the birth of the Gig Economy, enabling people to become self-employed and support themselves and their families.

The workshop aims to highlight the Gig Economy's impact on small businesses. Parking is open to the public.

Topics:

  • Definition of a Small Business
  • Maintaining compliance as a small business
  • The importance of an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • The Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Compliance with Basic Business Structures and Federal Tax Responsibility, including:
    • Sole Proprietorship
    • General Partnership
    • Limited Partnership
    • S Corporation
    • Corporation
    • Joint Venture
    • LLC Limited Liability Company
  • Accounting Methods: Single Entry and Double Entry
  • The Gig Economy
  • Banking Relationships
  • Finding a Paid Preparer
  • Guest Speakers Appreciation

Registration: No registration needed. For more information, contact Cynthia Nailah Nelson by phone 713-541-5035 or email: anika@shrinebookstore.com.
Sponsored by: Shrine and Internal Revenue Service

Houston

Date: Every third Saturday of the month starting in June 2023
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Location: Shrine, 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021

Tax scams - dirty dozen

Overview of common consumer and tax-related identity theft scams, identify methods for reporting and recovering from Identity Theft, learn about the IRS Identity Protection Personal Identification Number Program, a live Q & A and much more. IRS Sr. Stakeholder Liaison Meece Thorne will also be participating.

Registration: Please visit the Texas South-West SBDC website.
Sponsored by: UTSA SBDC

Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual