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Resources

Tools, deadlines, and links
to keep your business on track.

Free resources for small business owners and contractors. Updated regularly.

Deadlines & Updates

Key Tax Deadlines

Reminders to help you stay ahead throughout the year.

Quarterly Estimated Taxes

April 15 · June 15 · September 15 · January 15

1099 Filing Deadline

January 31 — file with IRS and send to contractors

Business Tax Returns

March 15 for S-Corps & Partnerships
April 15 for Individuals & Sole Props

Need More Time?

File an extension before the deadline — but remember, it extends time to file, not time to pay.

Important Updates

What's Changed Recently

Stay current with these updates that may affect your business.

Pennsylvania Annual Reports (2025+)

All PA businesses must now file an annual report to remain in good standing.

1099 Reporting Threshold

Expected to increase from $600 to $2,000 starting in 2026.

Mileage Rates

2025: $0.70/mile
2026: $0.725/mile

Best Practices

Good Habits to Stay Ahead

Simple things that make a big difference at tax time.

Do These Year-Round

Track business mileage throughout the year
Collect W-9s before paying contractors
Review employee payroll info regularly
Gather tax documents early — don't wait until April
Keep personal and business expenses separate

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Waiting until tax season to organize your books
Not setting aside money for taxes throughout the year
Paying contractors without collecting a W-9 first
Missing quarterly estimated tax payments

IRS Forms

Common Forms for Small Businesses

Direct links to the forms you're most likely to need.

W-9 — Request for Taxpayer Identification Number
Collect from contractors before issuing a 1099
W-4 — Employee Withholding Form
Completed by employees to set tax withholdings
1099-NEC — Contractor Income Form
Report payments made to independent contractors
1096 — 1099 Summary Form
Required when filing 1099s by mail
SS-4 — EIN Application Form
Apply for a federal Employer Identification Number
Form 941 — Quarterly Payroll Tax Return
Filed to report payroll taxes for employees
Schedule C — Business Income for Sole Proprietors
Reports income and expenses for sole proprietors
Form 2553 — S-Corporation Election
Elect S-Corp status — typically filed with professional guidance

Quick Links

IRS Links

Direct access to the most commonly used IRS tools.

IRS Website

IRS Business Account Login

IRS Direct Pay

IRS Installment Plan

Tax Withholding Estimator

EFTPS Payments

IRS EIN Application

Where's My Refund

Pennsylvania Links

State resources for PA-based businesses.

PA Dept of Revenue

PA Business Registration

PA Income Tax Payments

PA Sales Tax Payments

PA One Stop Business Hub

PA UC Portal

Delaware Links

State resources for DE-based businesses.

DE Dept of Revenue

DE One Stop Business Portal

DE Business Registration

DE Tax Payments

DE UC Portal

Maryland Links

State resources for MD-based businesses.

MD Comptroller / Tax

MD Business Express

MD Tax Payments

MD Unemployment Portal

MD Business Search

MD Business Tax Info

Tools, deadlines, and linksto keep your business on track.