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| Misplaced Your EIN? | 1/10/2008 | If you previously applied for and received an EIN for your business, but have since misplaced it, try any or all of the following actions in this link to locate the number.
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| Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule Guide | 1/10/2008 | The FTC’s Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Trade Regulation Rule (the "Rule") applies to most goods a customer orders from the seller by mail, telephone, fax, or on the Internet. |
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| Taxpayer Indentification Number | 1/10/2008 | You must have a taxpayer identification number to operate your business. This is generally your social security number, or an individual taxpayer number. However if you have employees, and in some other circumstances, you will need an EIN. |
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| Self-Employment Tax | 1/11/2008 | Self-employment tax (SE tax) is a social security and Medicare tax primarily for individuals who work for themselves. It is similar to the social security and Medicare taxes withheld from the pay of most wage earners. |
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| IRS E-File for Business and the Self-Employed | 1/10/2008 | Electronic filing and payment options for businesses and self-employed individuals including employment taxes, information returns, partnerships returns, and returns for estates & trusts. |
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| How Should I Record My Business Transactions? | 1/10/2008 | Purchases, sales, payroll, and other transactions you have in your business generate supporting documents. These documents contain information you need to record in your books. |
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| How Long Will It Take to get an EIN? | 1/10/2008 | You should apply for an EIN early enough to have your number when you need to file a return or make a deposit. You can get an EIN quickly by applying online, or by calling the Toll-Free phone number (800) 829-4933. |
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| Income Statement Template | 1/11/2008 | This Excel Financial Statement template is pre-configured to support your company's key financial reports. |
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| How to Apply for an EIN | 1/10/2008 | You may apply for an EIN in various ways, and now you may apply online . You must check with your state to make sure you need a state number or charter. |
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| Tips for Safe Banking Over the Internet | 1/11/2008 | The Internet offers the potential for safe, convenient new ways to shop for financial services and conduct banking business, any day, any time. However, safe banking online involves making good choices. This document offers information to help you. |
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| Where to File Addresses | 1/11/2008 | Where to file addresses for individuals, businesses, and tax practitioners.
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| What New Business Owners Need to Know | 1/11/2008 | There's a lot to consider when starting a new business. For example, you need to think about:
What are my financial resources?, What products and services will I sell?, this guide walks you through these important topics as you plan your new business. |
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| Why Should I Keep Records? | 1/11/2008 | Good records will help you monitor the progress of your business, prepare your financial statements, identify source of receipts, keep track of deductible expenses, prepare your tax returns, and support items reported on tax returns.
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| Who Is Self-Employed? | 1/11/2008 | If you are in business for yourself, or carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or an independent contractor, you generally would consider yourself as a self-employed individual. |
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| What Kinds of Records Should I Keep? | 1/11/2008 | You may choose any recordkeeping system suited to your business that clearly shows your income and expenses. Except in a few cases the law does not require any special kind of records. However, the business you are in affects the type of records you need. |
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| Understanding Your EIN | 1/10/2008 | The topics included are:• What is an EIN • Information by type of business entity• When you need a new EIN• How to apply for an EIN• How to complete Form SS-4• Where to apply for an EIN• How to avoid common problems |
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| Trust Fund Taxes | 1/10/2008 | A trust fund tax is money withheld from an employee's wages (income tax, social security, and Medicare taxes) by an employer and held in trust until paid to the Treasury.
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| What is the Burden of Proof? | 1/11/2008 | The responsibility to prove entries, deductions, and statements made on your tax returns is known as the burden of proof. You must be able to prove (substantiate) certain elements of expenses to deduct them.
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| Useful IRS Forms and Publications | 1/11/2008 | A collection of relevant IRS forms and publications related to understanding and fulfilling your filing requirements.
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| Cash Flow Statement Template | 1/11/2008 | This Excel Financial Statement template is pre-configured to support your company's key financial reports. |
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| Buying a Franchise FAQs | 1/10/2008 | FAQs from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help if you are thinking of buying a franchise. |
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| Do You Need a New EIN? | 1/10/2008 | Generally, businesses need a new EIN when their ownership or structure has changed. Although changing the name of your business does not require you to obtain a new EIN. |
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| Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise | 1/10/2008 | To help you evaluate whether owning a franchise is right for you, the FTC has prepared this booklet. It will help you understand your obligations as a franchise owner, how to shop for opportunities, and how to ask the right questions before you invest. |
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| Business Services Online (BSO) | 1/10/2008 | BSO is a suite of applications enabling organizations and authorized individuals to contact the Social Security Administration (to either conduct business or submit confidential information). |
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| Balance Sheet Template | 1/11/2008 | This Excel Financial Statement template is pre-configured to support your company's key financial reports. |
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| Accounting Periods & Methods | 1/7/2008 | Each taxpayer (business or individual) must figure taxable income on an annual accounting period called a tax year. The calendar year is the most common tax year. Other tax years are a fiscal year and a short tax year. |
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| Business Name Change | 1/10/2008 | This form explains how a business changes its name. |
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| Business Expenses | 1/10/2008 | Business expenses are the cost of carrying on a trade or business. These expenses are usually deductible if the business is operated to make a profit. To qualify as a deductible, an expense must be both ordinary and necessary. |
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| Do You Need an Employer Identification Number? | 1/10/2008 | An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. |
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| Franchise & Business Opportunity FAQs | 1/10/2008 | Thinking of buying a franchise? Check out these FAQs prepared by the Federal Trade Commission for answers to questions like: Where can I get a company's pre-sale disclosure document? How can I find out about complaints against a company? |
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| Filing Requirements for the Self-Employed | 1/10/2008 | As a self-employed individual, you may be responsible for completing multiple tax forms, depending on your type of business. |
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| How Long Should I Keep Records? | 1/10/2008 | You must keep all of your records as long as they may be needed; however, keep all records of employment taxes for at least four years. You must keep your records as long as they may be needed to prove the income or deductions on a tax return.
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| Franchising Workbook | 1/10/2008 | As a first and often overlooked step, ask yourself why you want to purchase a franchise. This question, although basic, is an excellent way of evaluating your reasons for going into business. This worksheet will guide you through this assessment process. |
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| Federal Unemployment (FUTA)Tax | 1/10/2008 | The federal unemployment tax is part of the federal and state program under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) that pays unemployment compensation to workers who lose their jobs. |
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| Electronic Federal Tax Deposit System | 1/10/2008 | In general, you must deposit income tax withheld and both the employer and employee social security and Medicare taxes (minus any advance EIC payments). You can make your deposits either electronically, using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. |
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| EIN for E-Health Transactions | 1/10/2008 | Frequently Asked Questions About the National Standard Employer Identifier (EIN)
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| Employment Tax Recordkeeping | 1/11/2008 | Keep all records of employment taxes for at least four years. Also, keep good records for your business to help you monitor the progress of your business, prepare your financial statements, identify source of receipts, & keep track of deductible expenses. |
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| Employer's Tax Guide | 1/10/2008 | You generally must withhold federal income tax from your employees wages. To figure how much to withhold from each wage payment, use the employee's Form W-4 and the methods described in Publication 15, Employer's Tax Guide. |