Paying Your Business Taxes

How to Collect and Report Sales Tax for Your Small Business

If you sell goods or some services you probably need to collect sales tax, and the rules for each state differ.

50-State Guide to Income Tax Withholding Requirements

Everything you need to know about income tax withholding in any state.

50-State Guide to Business Income Tax

Information on small business income tax in every state.

What are State Business Tax Laws?

Find out how state business tax laws work and the different types of taxes a business might owe for doing business or earning income in a state.

Remote and Online Seller Tax Rules After Wayfair

Many states are passing new remote seller laws after the Supreme Court's decision in the Wayfair case.

Paying Estimated Taxes

Independent contractors and self-employed workers have to pay estimated taxes every quarter.

Illinois Remote and Online Seller Tax Rules

Learn about the remote seller tax rules for Michigan.

Michigan's Remote and Online Seller Tax Laws

If you are selling goods or products over the Internet and have customers located in Michigan, you should be aware of Michigan’s remote seller tax rules.

California Internet Sales Tax

If you are selling goods or products online and some of your customers are located in California, you need to be aware of California’s Internet sales tax rules.

New York Internet Sales Tax

If you are selling goods or products online to customers located in New York, you should be aware of New York’s Internet sales tax rules.

Florida Remote and Online Seller Tax Rules

If you are selling goods or products through a website and have customers located in Florida, you should be aware of Florida’s Internet sales tax rules.

Nevada Internet Sales Tax

If you are selling goods or products online to customers located in Nevada, you should be aware of Nevada’s remote seller tax rules.

What is Franchise Tax?

Despite its name, a "franchise tax" is not a tax on McDonalds or other franchises.

State Taxes on Recreational Marijuana

All states that have established a legal market for recreational marijuana impose hefty special taxes on its sale.

When Do You Need to File Form 1099-MISC?

The Form 1099 is one of the IRS's main weapons in fighting under-reporting by the self-employed. Find out your obligations to file one as an employer.

Severance Pay Is Subject to FICA Taxes

Severance payments are wages and are subject to regular FICA taxes.

Five Things Business Owners Can Do at Year-End to Lower Their Taxes

Don't miss out on these valuable tax-saving opportunities.

Independent Contractors Must Pay Self-Employment Taxes

If you have a second job as an independent contractor, you'll have to pay self-employment taxes on the income you receive.