Texas
Texas Chapter of NATP
Chapter PresidentKaren Coombes, EA
900 Sunny Slope Rd
PO Box 1264
Liberty Hill TX 78642
Phone: 512.515.6250
Fax: 512.515.6250
kctaxranch@gmail.com
Chapter Annual Meeting/EducationLooking Ahead to 2010 Mark These Dates on Your Calendar and Watch for Details. More more information, see the latest newsletter. - Monday and Tuesday, November 1 and 2 – Two days of education including our annual meeting and dinner. This will be at the American Airlines Conference Center near the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The Annual Meeting will be the evening of November 1. We will have a banquet the evening of the 1st (free to members, will be a charge for spouses/guests).
Chapter Mission StatementTo Educate and Communicate our unique resources and expertise to businesses, professionals, members and the general public.
Chapter Advertising OpportunitiesIf you are interested in advertising with the Texas Chapter in their newsletter, please contact Denise Mendez.
IRS Information/WorkshopsTexas Contacts for Tax PractitionersClick here to download the IRS Telephone Directory.
Regional Practitioner Liaison Meeting Minutes April 30, 2009Note: Karen Coombes, EA and TX Chapter leader, participates in these meetings and relays your concerns. In the Issues & Status portion of the minutes, under 'new issues,' you will find the discussion of issues that Karen took to this meeting. Please continue to send any issues you have to Karen Coombes at kctaxranch@gmail.com.IRS Tax CenterDisaster Information: Special tax relief and assistance is available to taxpayers in the Presidentially-declared Disaster Areas. Help for Hurricane Victims: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=147085,00.html http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html OverviewStarting, Operating or Closing a Business Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, or an established business owner, you will find everything you need to start and manage your business venture. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=110417,00.html Business Taxes The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98966,00.html Getting StartedTax Information for Businesses If you run a small business or are self-employed, the IRS web site offers a wide variety of information to help you. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html Checklist for Starting a Business This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98810,00.html Business Structures When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use.Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.html Employer ID Numbers (EINs) An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html Online Application - Form SS-4, Employer Identification Number (EIN) Apply online for the Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=102767,00.html IRS Forms and PublicationsForms and Publications Need an IRS form or publication? http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html Electronic Filinge-file for Business and Self-Employed Taxpayers
The IRS offers several electronic filing options designed specifically for the business filer. There are several ways you may choose to participate in the IRSe-file for Business programs. http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118520,00.html Electronic Federal Tax Payments (EFTPS) Businesses and individuals can use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System to pay all their federal taxes electronically, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via the phone, personal computer (PC) software or the Internet. Visit the EFTPS web site for all the latest information! Or visit the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Services web page on EFTPS. http://www.eftps.gov/ QuickAlerts "More" e-file Benefits for EROs Get on board and be one of the thousands of tax professionals that currently receive information on "up-to-the-minute" e-file events. http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/providers/article/0,,id=97623,00.html Employees Businesses with Employees Information about hiring, recordkeeping, and other topics for business owners with employees. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98862,00.html Independent Contractors vs. Employees Before you can determine how to treat payments you make for services, you must first know the business relationship that exists between you and the person performing the services. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html Employment Taxes for Small Business If you have employees, you are responsible for Federal Income Tax Withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=98942,00.html IRS Withholding Calculator This easy-to-use calculator can help you figure your employees' Federal Income Tax Withholding so you can withhold the correct amount from their pay. http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html Retirement Plans for Small Businesses Are you looking for information on employee retirement plans in order to provide better service to all your employees? http://www.irs.gov/retirement/content/0,,id=97203,00.html Talk With the IRSContact My Local Office IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are your one-stop resource for face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems, every business day. http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html Taxpayer Advocate Service The Taxpayer Advocate is an independent organization within the IRS. They help taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS and recommend changes that will prevent the problems. http://www.irs.gov/advocate/index.html Learning CenterOn-Line Classroom View a streaming video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, take an IRS course or complete an online self-directed version of a workshop taught live around the country. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97726,00.html Small Business Tax Workshops Throughout the country various non-profit and government organizations offer small business workshops. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99202,00.html ResourcesSmall Business Resources This section offers links to a broad range of resources across federal and state agencies. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=98864,00.html Small Business Products Online Ordering Looking for a tool to help you meet your tax requirements? Choose from our free products, developed especially for the Small Business/Self-Employed person, and obtain updated information on existing products. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=101169,00.html Join the SB/SE Mailing List The Small Business/Self-Employed Division has a free electronic mail service designed to provide tax information for small business owners. Sign-up for the Small Business/Self-Employed mailing list and you will receive information about important upcoming tax dates, what's new on the IRS Web site, recently added tax forms and publications, IRS News Releases and special IRS announcements. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=154826,00.html [Note for partners: the URL for the mailing list is subject to change without notice, and should be reviewed monthly for viability.] Abusive Tax SchemesTax Scams - How to Recognize and Avoid Them To help the public recognize and avoid abusive tax schemes, the IRS offers an abundance of educational materials. Participating in illegal schemes to avoid paying taxes can result in imprisonment and fines, as well as the repayment of taxes owed with penalties and interest. Education is the best way to avoid the pitfalls of these "too good to be true" tax scams. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=106788,00.html Resources for Specific CommunitiesIndustries/Professions Specific tax information for Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Entertainment, Fishing, Gas Retailers, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Restaurants, Tax Professionals, and other industries. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html Tax Information for International Businesses This section provides information on international taxes. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/international/index.html Tax Information for Tax Professionals This section provides information for tax practitioners and other tax professionals. http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/index.html | 
