MBDA offers a list of resources to assist minority businesses during tax season.
Extension of Time To File Your Tax Return [1]
Need more time to prepare your federal income tax return? This page will direct you to information on how to apply for an extension. Learn More [1]
[2]Filing Late and/or Paying Late [2]
Avoid penalties and interest, paying your taxes in full saves you money. Whether paying with a timely filed tax return or filing late and paying late after receiving a correct IRS bill, taxpayers are encouraged to pay the taxes they owe in full. Lean More [2]
Electronic Payment Options [3]
Electronic payment options are convenient, safe, and secure methods for paying taxes or user fees. Taxpayers can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal, use a credit or debit card or enroll in the U.S. Treasury’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)® [4]. Electronic payment options give taxpayers an alternative to paying taxes or user fees by check or money order. Payments can be made 24/7. The electronic funds withdrawal and EFTPS options are free! Learn More [3]
Tax Information for Specific Business Types [5]
Have you considered that your business might have specific taxes for its industry? Some industries, in fact do. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published guides for businesses that have special tax considerations. Learn More [5]
Points to Keep in Mind When Choosing A Tax Preparer [6]
If you pay someone to prepare your tax return, the IRS urges you to choose that preparer wisely. Taxpayers are legally responsible for what’s on their tax return even if it is prepared by someone else. So, it is important to choose carefully when hiring an individual or firm to prepare your return. Most return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients. Learn More [6]
2011 Tax Calendar [7]
View due dates and actions by month, helpful topics, and tips for business success online.
Information on the HIRE Act [8]
Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, two new tax benefits are available to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers (“qualified employees”). Learn More [8]
Information on the Affordable Care Act [9]
The Affordable Care Act was enacted on March 23, 2010. It contains some tax provisions that take effect this year and more that will be implemented during the next several years. The following is a list of provisions now in effect; additional information will be added to this page as it becomes available. Learn More [9]
IRS Video Portal [10]
The IRS Video portal contains video and audio presentations on topics of interest to small businesses, individuals and tax professionals. You will find video clips of tax topics, archived versions of live panel discussions and webinars, as well as audio archives of tax practitioner phone forums. Learn More [10]
Fact Sheet: Tax Breaks for Small Businesses [11]
America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners continue to grow their businesses and create jobs due to unprecedented tax cuts that have been signed into law over the past two years. This includes billions of dollars in tax relief from laws such as the Recovery Act, the Small Business Jobs Act, the HIRE Act, the Affordable Care Act, and the Tax Relief and Job Creation Act. Learn More [11]
Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop [12]
This workshop helps business owners understand federal tax obligations.