We can help online, in print, and via CD/DVD too.

By computer, phone or mail, the IRS is available 24/7 with products and services to support our small business and self-employed customers.

The IRS offers a host of resources developed with the small business owner in mind, ranging from forms and publications, CDs and DVDs, videos and toll-free tax assistance to Web links, classes and workshops. Most of these services are free.

Forms and Publications from IRS

The IRS produces many free forms and publications to assist you. Most can be downloaded from IRS.gov or you can order any of them free by calling 800-829-3676.

IRS Forms and Publications Tax DVD

Publication 1796, IRS Tax Products DVD, contains the current and prior year tax forms and publications. You can purchase the DVD from the National Technical Information Service, the official distributor. Order by calling 877-233-6767.

Publication 1796, released twice during the year, in January and March, contains the following:

• Current year forms, instructions, and publications
• Prior-year forms, instructions, and publications
• Bonus: IRS Tax Products DVD (ships with the final release)
• IRS Tax Map: An electronic research tool
• Tax law frequently asked questions
• Tax topics from the IRS telephone response system
• Fill-in, print, and save features for most tax forms
• Internal Revenue Bulletins
• Toll-free and e-mail technical support
• Web update page

The Business and Specialty Tax Line

The Business and Specialty Tax Line at 800-829-4933 is specifically geared to assist small businesses, small corporations, partnerships, and trust customers with their business returns and tax accounts. The help line covers requests for Employee Identification Numbers and questions about various business forms; excise tax returns; Forms 940, 941, 943, 944, 945, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S, W-2 and W-4, plus estate and gift tax returns and federal tax deposits.

The Small Business Web Site

Starting, operating, or closing a business? Visit the Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource page and find help with:

• Starting a new business and selecting a business structure.
• Operating a business with employees.
• Researching business deductions and credits, recordkeeping and accounting methods.

Tax Exempt and Government Entities Help Line

The Tax Exempt and Government Entities Help Line is available to assist taxpayers who need tax information or assistance relating to Tax Exempt or Government Entities, Tax Exempt Bonds or Employer/Employee Pension Plans. Call toll free at 877-829-5500.

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