Business and Individuals:
Publication 509, Tax Calendars
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p509.pdf
WTM can guide you through the complexities of starting up and/or running your business from A-Z.
BUSINESSES:
Start off on the right foot! Know the regulations that pertain to your business at the Local, State and Federal levels. The following are government agency links WTM strongly recommends, that will help you ensure compliance within the listed jurisdictions:
New York State:
New York State Tax Guide for Businesses – Publication 20
http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/multi/pub20.pdf
NYS Sales and Use Tax
http://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/stidx.htm
NYS Withholding taxes, Unemployment, New Hire Reporting, Wages, and other Resources
http://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/wt/wtidx.htm
NYS Department of Labor – Business Information
http://www.labor.ny.gov/home/businesses.asp
Federal:
Publication 583 (12/2011), Starting a Business and Keeping Records
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p583.pdf
Publication 587 (2012), Business Use of Your Home
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p587.pdf
Publication 334 (2012), Tax Guide for Small Business
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p334.pdf
Publication 15 (2013), (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15.pdf
Publication 15-A (2013), Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15a.pdf
Publication 15-B (2013), Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15b.pdf
Depending on your business type, you are also responsible for local and industry specific regulations. Seek advice through your business’ locations township and county agencies as well as industry trade regulatory agents. I’ve only listed Onondaga County here.
Onondaga County: http://www.ongov.net/
When starting a business, you will want four types of resources to form your team:
Banker, Accountant, Insurance Provider, and Lawyer (BAIL). You might also consider a Web Designer, Phone and Internet Provider, and a Merchant Service Provider. WTM Accounting Services can assist you by providing contacts for these and other resources.
INDIVIDUALS:
Onondaga County http://www.ongov.net/
New York State http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/
Federal – IRS http://www.irs.gov/