Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide, CD-ROM For Small Businesses

An updated version of this CD is available each year in early April. You can get a free copy by calling 1-800-829-3676 or by visiting www.irs.gov/smallbiz.

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Publication 1066C (Catalog Number 39085X) is a new educational product that helps small business owners and the self-employed understand and meet their federal tax obligations. The 10-lesson tax workshop consists of interactive video presentations and a text-only Help lesson with links to the latest information on IRS.gov. The workshop is subtitled in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

The Small Business Tax Workshop DVD contains subject matter ranging from the basics of how to run a business to more advanced topics such as business use of your home, setting up a retirement plan, and employment taxes. The lessons contain short vignettes and practical exercises to help illustrate and reinforce these concepts.

One of the many highlights of the DVD workshop is that new small business owners can view the self-paced workshop at their convenience.� In addition, the workshop can be customized by accessing only the topics that apply to a particular type of business.� Classroom instructors can access the DVD�s instructor database to present enhanced workshops that fit the specific needs of their students. The DVD will run on a commercial DVD player or on a personal computer.�

The DVD replaces the Small Business Tax Workshop Workbook, Publication 1066 and its companion paper products, as well as the outdated Virtual Small Business Workshop CD and the Introduction to Federal Taxes for the Small Business/Self-Employed CD.

The 2006 Small Business Resource Guide CD-ROM (Catalog Number 26757M) is a handy, interactive CD designed to help small business owners comply with the tax laws.� The SBRG covers a broad range of topics from starting to closing a business.

This year, a CD site map has been included for easy navigation.� A new section is geared toward young, aspiring entrepreneurs and future business owners. The �Teens in Biz� section is an interactive module (The Real Planet) that gives practical tips for teens about starting their own business, creating a business plan, and filing taxes.

The SBRG includes business tax forms, instructions and publications along with all of the tax law changes for 2006. In addition to providing a wealth of tax-related information, the CD contains a wide variety of Web links to various government agencies, business associations and IRS organizations.� Over 400,000 small business owners and tax practitioners ordered the SBRG CD last year.

For an online version�of the resource guide, visit the SB/SE pages on IRS.gov.

The 2006 Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed (Catalog Number 12350Z) is now available.� This year�s theme for the wall calendar is Mission Possible: Managing Business Success! and it is filled with valuable items of interest to help the small business owner manage a successful business. The calendar features information on general business taxes, IRS and Social Security Administration (SSA) customer assistance, electronic filing and paying options, retirement plans, business publications and forms, common tax filing dates, and federal holidays.� Each page highlights different tax issues and tips, with room to add notes, state tax dates, or business appointments.

For an online version�of the calendar, visit the SB/SE pages on IRS.gov.
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To receive a copy of the DVD, resource guide, or calendar, visit the Small Business Products Online Ordering�page or order through the IRS distribution center by calling (800) 829-3676.

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Small Business Help from the IRS

At one time or another, every small business owner has tax questions. The IRS offers a variety of types of assistance to small business owners: publications, CD-ROMs, videos, Taxpayer Assistance Centers, toll-free tax assistance, classes, and workshops.

Publication 1066C, The Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD � This new product replaces Publication 3700, A Virtual Small Business Workshop CD-ROM and Publication 3693, Introduction to Federal Taxes for Small Business and Self-Employed CD-ROM. The DVD is designed to help new and existing small business owners understand and meet their federal tax obligations. The workshop consists of ten lessons that provide information and resources in an interactive format. One of the many highlights of this DVD is that you can view only the topics that apply to your type of business � it literally allows you to customize your lessons. This easy to navigate DVD is playable on commercial DVD players or personal computers. The DVD is also subtitled in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.

Publication 3207, Small Business Resource Guide CD � This CD contains important information including all the business tax forms, instructions, and publications needed by small business owners. The CD also provides valuable business information on a variety of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. The CD contains essential startup information needed to plan and finance a new business. The design of the CD makes finding information quick and easy and incorporates file formats and browsers which can be run on virtually any desktop or laptop computer. Starting in 2007, steps will be taken to transition the resource guide from a CD format to a Web-based application. The goal is to make the resource guide content accessible on IRS.gov in 2008. To order these products, call (800) 829-3676 or order online at the Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource.

The Business and Specialty Tax Line

The Business and Specialty Tax Line is available at 800-829-4933. The line assists small businesses, small corporations, partnerships, and trust customers with their business returns or accounts. Assistance will cover Employee Identification Numbers; Forms 940/941, 1041, 1065, 1120S; Excise Returns; Estate and Gift Tax Returns; and Federal Tax Deposit issues.

The CD containing current and prior year tax forms and publications, can be purchased from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). Order the CD by calling toll free (877) 233-6767 or at the ordering page.

Starting, operating, or closing a business? Visit the Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource. This site provides information such as a checklist for a new business and selecting a business structure. Learn about operating a business with employees, deductions and credits, recordkeeping and accounting methods. Additional resources include the online version of the Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed, Tax Topics for Businesses, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Indian Tribal Governments (ITG)

The office of Indian Tribal Governments (ITG) at the Internal Revenue Service was established to help Indian tribes deal with their federal tax matters. During the planning and creation of this office, valuable information was received from Indian tribal governments and tribal associations to better understand and meet specialized needs.

The ITG office provides a single point of contact for assistance and service. Five field groups provide primary frontline service and are aligned to respect tribal affiliations wherever possible. These field groups consist of tribal government specialists who work in locations near the seats of tribal governments. The specialists address issues and provide guidance unique to Indian country. Issues may relate to tribal governments as employers, distributions to tribal members, and the establishment of governmental programs, trusts, and businesses. The overall goal of this office is to use partnership opportunities with Indian tribal governments, tribal associations, and other federal agencies to respectfully and cooperatively meet the needs and simplify the tax administration process. Visit us at www.irs.gov/tribes to locate the office nearest you.

We want to know how our product fits your needs as a business person. In our efforts to make a better, more informative, and more �user friendly� product, we need your input. If you would like to send us your feedback about the 2007 Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed, please take a moment to fill out a brief survey on our Web site at the Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource�(click on Rate Our Products).

Social Security Administration
(800) 772-6270
(Employer Information Line)

Small Business Administration Answer Desk
6302 Fairview Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
(800) U-ASK-SBA ((800)-827-5722)
Send e-mails to: answerdesk@sba.gov
Answer Desk TTY: (704) 344-6640
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