IRS Tax Forms and Publications for Small Businesses

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IRS Tax Forms and Publications.

There are more resources on the irs.gov website and it can get overwhelming, the forms and publications below are a good starting point for small businesses sole proprietor and single-member LLC (pass-through entities). If you are just starting out visit IRS page Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center for additional resources.

Form W-9Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Form 1040U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 2020
Schedule CProfit of Loss from Business
Schedule ESupplemental Income and Loss
Schedule SESelf-Employment Tax
Publication 15Employer’s Tax Guide
Publication 334Tax Guide for Small Business (Schedule C)
Publication 463Travel, Entertainment,Gift, and Car Expenses
Publication 505Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
Publication 527Residential Rental Property (Including Rental of Vacation Homes)
Publication 535Business Expenses
Publication 583Starting a Business and Keeping Records
Publication 587Business Use of Your Home
Publication 946How to Depreciate Property
EIN ApplicationApply for an Employer ID Number

Note: you can download those documents directly from the IRS website. You can also request the tax forms and publications by mail. See the information page here.