To help address tax-related questions and concerns, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) periodically creates resource guides for business owners.

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IRS Business Tax Benefits for Accommodating the Disabled
There are several tax incentives available for businesses that employ persons with disabilities or make improvements to improve mobility for a person with disabilities. These incentives include: the Disabled Access Credit, the Work Opportunity Credit and the Architectural Barrier Removal Costs Deduction.

The Construction Industry and the Tax Gap
The newest IRS Fact Sheet is called The Construction Industry and the Tax Gap. Many of you have members and clients in construction and related industries who should be made aware of this Fact Sheet.

Help Small Tax-Exempt Organizations Stay Compliant
Spread the word to small tax-exempt organizations, such as youth athletic leagues and other small charities, about their new tax filing requirement. In 2008, they will start filing an annual e-Postcard with IRS that will provide basic information about the organization.  Failure to comply will result in the loss of their tax-exempt status.

Reporting Farm Income and Expenses
To educate taxpayers about their filing obligations, this fact sheet, the 13th in a series, highlights some income sources and deductible business expenses for farmers. 

IRS Warns Taxpayers of New E-mail Scams
This is a notification from the IRS detailing a recent e-mail scam circulating on the Internet. It contains information on what to do if your in-box has suspicious e-mail.

IRS One-Stop Resource Guide for Small Businesses
This guide addresses the federal tax basic requirements that include filing information, payment information and reporting information. It provides links for products, contact phone numbers, and various links to other useful publications.

What You Need to Know About Starting a Small Business
This easy-to-read brochure includes links and resources for individuals who own their own small business. It includes links to Web sites and publications compiled by the IRS specifically for small businesses.

IRS Tax Center
This guide provides links and resources to help answer many of your questions about taxes for your business. Links include: IRS forms and publications; electronic filing; employee information; on-line learning; contacting the IRS; and resources for specific communities.

Small Business Federal Tax Responsibilities
A short guide to help small businesses and those who are self-employed understand their federal tax responsibilities. This guide provides Web sites and IRS information resources, IRS publications, and identifies the correct federal tax forms to fill out.  

IRS Tip Reporting Program
A brief explanation of the new procedure for reporting gratuities for employees in the food and beverage industry. In this guide you will find the correct forms and links to read more about the Attributed Tip Income Program (ATIP).

Is Your Business Filing the Proper Cash Transaction Forms?
Has your small business received a large cash payment, and you were not quite sure what your reporting obligations are? This guide will show you which forms to fill out and will explain the proper procedures with the IRS.

Business or Hobby? Answer Has Implications for Deductions
This guide provides information to help you determine if your hobby would classify as a business. The answer to the question of whether the activity is a business or a hobby has implications for your tax deductions.