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This will help you file your taxes accurately and make payments on time. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/business-structures&quot;&gt;business structure&lt;/a&gt; you choose when &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.usa.gov/start-business#item-37087&quot;&gt;starting a business&lt;/a&gt; will determine what taxes you&amp;rsquo;ll pay and how you pay them.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Employer Identification Number (EIN)&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most businesses need an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Your EIN is your federal tax ID number. You should get one right after you register your new business.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers&quot;&gt;Find out from the IRS if you need an EIN&lt;/a&gt;, how to get one, what to do if you&amp;#39;ve lost or misplaced yours, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Income Tax&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most businesses must file and pay federal taxes on any income earned or received during the year. Partnerships, however, file an &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/partnerships&quot;&gt;annual information return&lt;/a&gt; but don&amp;#39;t pay income taxes. Instead, each partner reports their share of the partnership&amp;#39;s profits or loss on their individual tax return.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Almost every state imposes a business or corporate income tax. However, each state and locality has its own tax laws. Find out the &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/pay-taxes#section-header-3&quot;&gt;business income tax requirements in your state or territory&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Self-Employment Tax&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have your own business, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Otherwise, you won&amp;#39;t be covered under the Social Security system. &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes&quot;&gt;Learn about who must pay self-employment tax and how to pay it&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Employment Taxes&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have employees, there are federal tax requirements for what you must pay and the forms you have to file.These &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employment-taxes&quot;&gt;employment taxes&lt;/a&gt; include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social Security and Medicare taxes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Federal income tax withholding&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/federal-unemployment-tax&quot;&gt;Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;FUTA ensures that people can receive unemployment benefits after losing a job.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Businesses in all states pay state workers&amp;rsquo; compensation insurance and unemployment insurance taxes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Excise Tax&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;The federal government taxes businesses that manufacture or sell certain products. If your business uses various types of equipment, facilities, or other products, you may need to pay an excise tax. &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/business-taxes#excise&quot;&gt;Learn about federal excise tax requirements and the forms you must file&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Property Tax&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each state has a different definition of what property is taxable. Some states collect property tax from businesses in commercial real estate locations. Others collect property tax for vehicles, computer equipment, and other business assets.&amp;nbsp; The amount of tax you pay is calculated by the total value of the property or on a certain percentage of the value. &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/state-government-websites&quot;&gt;Search for property tax requirements in your state&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sales and Use Tax&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;States may tax the sale of goods and services. Check whether your business has to &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/register-your-business&quot;&gt;register to pay and/or collect sales tax in your state&lt;/a&gt;. Exclusions in sales tax often include food, clothing, medicine, newspapers, and utilities.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;States may also tax your business on the use of goods and services when sales tax has not been collected. This typically applies to goods and services purchased outside of the state where you conduct business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Estimated Tax&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;You must pay federal tax on income that is not subject to withholding. Or, if the amount of your federal income tax being withheld is not enough to cover the taxes you owe, you must pay an estimated tax. &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.usa.gov/business-taxes#item-37167&quot;&gt;Find out if your business has to pay estimated taxes and the steps to follow&lt;/a&gt;. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Estimated Taxes", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "&lt;p&gt;Estimated tax is the method used to pay taxes on income that is not subject to withholding. This includes income from self-employment, interest, and dividends. You may also have to pay estimated tax if the amount of income tax being withheld from your salary, pension, or other income is not enough.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Who Has to Pay Estimated Taxes?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Individuals who run their own business typically have to make estimated tax payments. If you don&amp;#39;t pay enough income tax through withholding or estimated taxes, &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc306&quot;&gt;you may be charged a penalty&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estimated-taxes&quot;&gt;Find out if you have to make estimated tax payments&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/payments&quot;&gt;how to pay&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;When Are Estimated Taxes Due?&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;The year is divided into four periods to pay estimated tax. Each period has a specific payment deadline.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are the Estimated Federal Tax due dates in 2021:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;April 15&lt;br /&gt;(Even though the tax filing deadline has been extended to May 17, 2021, estimated taxes are still due on April 15.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;June 15&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sept. 15&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jan. 15 of the next year&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Energy Tax Incentives", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "&lt;p&gt;Energy-related tax incentives can make home and business energy improvements more affordable. There are credits for buying energy efficient appliances and for making energy-saving improvements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out if you qualify for state, local, utility, or federal incentives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Energy Tax Breaks by State&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find programs and policies in your state that support renewable energy and energy efficiency. Search the &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.dsireusa.org/&quot;&gt;Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out if your state offers a &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.taxadmin.org/sales-tax-holidays&quot;&gt;sales tax holiday&lt;/a&gt; on energy-efficient home appliances.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Energy-Saving Home Improvements&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-5695&quot;&gt;Residential Energy Credits allow savings&lt;/a&gt; for any of these purchases for your home:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Solar panels&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Solar water heaters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Small wind turbines&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Geothermal heat pumps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fuel-cell equipment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;These tax credits are valid through 2021.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Energy Tax Breaks for 2020 Tax Year&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;They include credits for:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Energy efficient homes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Energy-efficient commercial buildings&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nonbusiness energy property&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Qualified fuel cell vehicles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alternative fuel vehicle refueling property&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Energy tax incentives for biodiesel and renewable diesel extended through 2022&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Tax Relief in Disaster Situations", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "&lt;p&gt;The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistance-and-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses&quot;&gt;special tax help&lt;/a&gt; to individuals and businesses hurt by a major disaster or emergency.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Get Your Tax Refund Faster After a Disaster&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.fema.gov/disasters/disaster-declarations&quot;&gt;federally-declared disaster area&lt;/a&gt;, you can get a faster refund by filing an &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc308&quot;&gt;amended return&lt;/a&gt;. You will need to claim the disaster-related losses on your tax return for the previous year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get guidance from the IRS on &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/faqs-for-disaster-victims#amendedreturns&quot;&gt;amending a tax return&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return&quot;&gt;filing an extension after a disaster&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Get Tax Relief for Recent Disasters&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get a list of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations&quot;&gt;most recent disasters which may be eligible for tax relief&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Federal Tax Deductions for Small Business Charitable Donations", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "&lt;p&gt;Small businesses can &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf&quot;&gt;receive a tax deduction for making charitable donation&lt;/a&gt;. 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onclick="document.getElementById('item-37042').focus();">Tax Relief in Disaster Situations </a> </li> <li> <a href="#item-213745" onclick="document.getElementById('item-213745').focus();">Federal Tax Deductions for Small Business Charitable Donations </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-211597"> <header> <h2 id="item-211597">Business Taxes</h2> </header><p>As a business owner, it&rsquo;s important to understand your federal, state, and local tax requirements. This will help you file your taxes accurately and make payments on time. The <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/business-structures">business structure</a> you choose when <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.usa.gov/start-business#item-37087">starting a business</a> will determine what taxes you&rsquo;ll pay and how you pay them.&nbsp;</p><h3>Employer Identification Number (EIN)</h3><p>Most businesses need an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Your EIN is your federal tax ID number. You should get one right after you register your new business.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers">Find out from the IRS if you need an EIN</a>, how to get one, what to do if you&#39;ve lost or misplaced yours, and more.</p><h3>Income Tax</h3><p>Most businesses must file and pay federal taxes on any income earned or received during the year. Partnerships, however, file an <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/partnerships">annual information return</a> but don&#39;t pay income taxes. Instead, each partner reports their share of the partnership&#39;s profits or loss on their individual tax return.&nbsp;</p><p>Almost every state imposes a business or corporate income tax. However, each state and locality has its own tax laws. Find out the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/pay-taxes#section-header-3">business income tax requirements in your state or territory</a>.</p><h3>Self-Employment Tax</h3><p>If you have your own business, you must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Otherwise, you won&#39;t be covered under the Social Security system. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes">Learn about who must pay self-employment tax and how to pay it</a>.</p><h3>Employment Taxes</h3><p>If you have employees, there are federal tax requirements for what you must pay and the forms you have to file.These <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employment-taxes">employment taxes</a> include:</p><ul><li><p>Social Security and Medicare taxes</p></li><li><p>Federal income tax withholding</p></li><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/federal-unemployment-tax">Federal unemployment (FUTA) tax</a></p></li></ul><p>FUTA ensures that people can receive unemployment benefits after losing a job.&nbsp;</p><p>Businesses in all states pay state workers&rsquo; compensation insurance and unemployment insurance taxes.&nbsp;</p><h3>Excise Tax</h3><p>The federal government taxes businesses that manufacture or sell certain products. If your business uses various types of equipment, facilities, or other products, you may need to pay an excise tax. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/business-taxes#excise">Learn about federal excise tax requirements and the forms you must file</a>.&nbsp;</p><h3>Property Tax</h3><p>Each state has a different definition of what property is taxable. Some states collect property tax from businesses in commercial real estate locations. Others collect property tax for vehicles, computer equipment, and other business assets.&nbsp; The amount of tax you pay is calculated by the total value of the property or on a certain percentage of the value. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/state-government-websites">Search for property tax requirements in your state</a>.</p><h3>Sales and Use Tax</h3><p>States may tax the sale of goods and services. Check whether your business has to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/register-your-business">register to pay and/or collect sales tax in your state</a>. Exclusions in sales tax often include food, clothing, medicine, newspapers, and utilities.&nbsp;</p><p>States may also tax your business on the use of goods and services when sales tax has not been collected. This typically applies to goods and services purchased outside of the state where you conduct business.</p><h3>Estimated Tax</h3><p>You must pay federal tax on income that is not subject to withholding. Or, if the amount of your federal income tax being withheld is not enough to cover the taxes you owe, you must pay an estimated tax. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.usa.gov/business-taxes#item-37167">Find out if your business has to pay estimated taxes and the steps to follow</a>. &nbsp;</p> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-37167"> <header> <h2 id="item-37167">Estimated Taxes</h2> </header><p>Estimated tax is the method used to pay taxes on income that is not subject to withholding. This includes income from self-employment, interest, and dividends. You may also have to pay estimated tax if the amount of income tax being withheld from your salary, pension, or other income is not enough.&nbsp;</p><h3>Who Has to Pay Estimated Taxes?</h3><p>Individuals who run their own business typically have to make estimated tax payments. If you don&#39;t pay enough income tax through withholding or estimated taxes, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc306">you may be charged a penalty</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estimated-taxes">Find out if you have to make estimated tax payments</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/payments">how to pay</a>.</p><h3>When Are Estimated Taxes Due?</h3><p>The year is divided into four periods to pay estimated tax. Each period has a specific payment deadline.</p><p>These are the Estimated Federal Tax due dates in 2021:</p><ul><li><p>April 15<br/>(Even though the tax filing deadline has been extended to May 17, 2021, estimated taxes are still due on April 15.)</p></li><li><p>June 15</p></li><li><p>Sept. 15</p></li><li><p>Jan. 15 of the next year</p></li></ul> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-35007"> <header> <h2 id="item-35007">Energy Tax Incentives</h2> </header><p>Energy-related tax incentives can make home and business energy improvements more affordable. There are credits for buying energy efficient appliances and for making energy-saving improvements.</p><p>Find out if you qualify for state, local, utility, or federal incentives.</p><h3>Energy Tax Breaks by State</h3><ul><li><p>Find programs and policies in your state that support renewable energy and energy efficiency. Search the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.dsireusa.org/">Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)</a>.</p></li><li><p>Find out if your state offers a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.taxadmin.org/sales-tax-holidays">sales tax holiday</a> on energy-efficient home appliances.</p></li></ul><h3>Energy-Saving Home Improvements</h3><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-5695">Residential Energy Credits allow savings</a> for any of these purchases for your home:</p><ul><li><p>Solar panels</p></li><li><p>Solar water heaters</p></li><li><p>Small wind turbines</p></li><li><p>Geothermal heat pumps</p></li><li><p>Fuel-cell equipment</p></li></ul><p>These tax credits are valid through 2021.&nbsp;</p><h4>Energy Tax Breaks for 2020 Tax Year</h4><p>They include credits for:</p><ul><li><p>Energy efficient homes</p></li><li><p>Energy-efficient commercial buildings</p></li><li><p>Nonbusiness energy property</p></li><li><p>Qualified fuel cell vehicles</p></li><li><p>Alternative fuel vehicle refueling property</p></li><li><p>Energy tax incentives for biodiesel and renewable diesel extended through 2022</p></li></ul> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-37042"> <header> <h2 id="item-37042">Tax Relief in Disaster Situations</h2> </header><p>The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistance-and-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses">special tax help</a> to individuals and businesses hurt by a major disaster or emergency.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h3>Get Your Tax Refund Faster After a Disaster</h3><p>In a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.fema.gov/disasters/disaster-declarations">federally-declared disaster area</a>, you can get a faster refund by filing an <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc308">amended return</a>. You will need to claim the disaster-related losses on your tax return for the previous year.</p><p>Get guidance from the IRS on <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/faqs-for-disaster-victims#amendedreturns">amending a tax return</a> or <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return">filing an extension after a disaster</a>.</p><h3>Get Tax Relief for Recent Disasters</h3><p>Get a list of the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations">most recent disasters which may be eligible for tax relief</a>.</p> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-213745"> <header> <h2 id="item-213745">Federal Tax Deductions for Small Business Charitable Donations</h2> </header><p>Small businesses can <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20211122080928/https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf">receive a tax deduction for making charitable donation</a>. 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