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Information on tax implications for small businesses
Finding money for your small business can be a challenge. The following organizations provide assistance to small businesses seeking capital. In addition to these resources, your KSBDC consultant will be able to speak with you about sources of capital.
The Internal Revenue Service has many downloadable forms to assist you with your tax needs. They also have an online seminar to discuss small business tax issues. Visit their website at http://www.irs.gov/. Some specific IRS links are provided below.
Small Business Products Online Ordering-IRS.gov
Publication 4667, Tax Information for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed, a free, laminated bookmark, provides Key Search Words to help business owners locate important tax information on IRS.gov quickly and easily.
SS4 Form - Application for a FEIN (federal employers identification number) - internet form
SS4 Form - Application for a FEIN (federal employers identification number) -PDF version for print
Publication - Tax Guide for Small Businesses
Guide to Business Expense Deductions
Publication - Business Uses of the Home
Publication - Employer's Tax Guide
IRS Forms in Spanish
Independent Contractors Versus Employees Guide
The Kansas Department of Revenue offers online forms and publications and answers questions about registration and valuation of business assets, to name a few. Visit their website at http://www.ksrevenue.org/business.htm. Some specific KDOR links are provided below.
Kansas Business Tax Application Form - PDF version for printing
Kansas Business Tax Application Form - INSTRUCTIONS
Kansas Sales Tax - Publication
Kansas Sales Tax Forms
Guide to Kansas Withholding Tax - Publication
Kansas Withholding Tax Forms
Taxsites.com is a directory of small business taxation forms and publications links. Visit their website at http://www.taxsites.com/topics/small-business.html
Here is a Washington Post article entitled "Taking Legal Home Business Deductions" visit is by clicking here http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-adv/classifieds/careerpost/library/deduct.htm
The Kansas Small Business Development Center has developed a NEW PRODUCT assessment tool entitled "Analyzing Your New Product.". Click here to download the assessment tool.
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC) is a private/public partnership established by Kansas to promote technology based economic development. KTEC assists Kansas entrepreneurs and technology companies by supporting the development and commercialization of new technologies through a statewide network designed and built to support researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology companies through each phase of the technology life cycle.
The ultimate goal of the program is to create rapid growth companies and higher paying jobs. The KTEC's many programs and affiliate organizations fall into three basic functional areas:
Strategic Research and Development/Centers of Excellence: Located at the state's universities, these Centers conduct basic and applied industry-led research that is the foundation for new products and technologies.
KTEC's Intense, Hands-on Business Assistance/Incubators Unique private/public partnerships designed to turn intellectual property and science into businesses and products to sell in the marketplace.
KTEC Investment Funds: KTEC provides equity investment in early-stage technology companies and helps companies acquire the capital they need in critical early states.
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Technology administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Through these two competitive programs, SBA ensures that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts. Eleven federal departments participate in the SBIR program; five departments participate in the STTR program awarding $2 billion to small high-tech businesses.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has devoted this sight to "small business technology research" and provides information about finding ways to encourage government funding of the latest technology.
Kansas Innovation Marketplace is a web-based forum aiming to match Kansas inventors with buyers.
Have a business but not a website? This tool will enable you to get on the Web and it is free! Google Local Business Center
SBIR Gateway provides resources, conference information and SBIR agency links.
Top 10 Social Networks for Entrepreneurs, By Dan Schawbel,03.12.09
Let's Talk Social Media for Small Business, by John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing
Website Grader--this site offers a free assessment tool for your website
Web 2.0 tips from Google's Matt Cutts on You Tube
The Small Business Administration provides specific information for veterans who own or aspire to own small businesses. .
Patriot Express is a new pilot loan initiative (June 2007) for veterans and members of the military community who want to establish or expand small businesses.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers entrepreneurial guidance to existing or prospective small business owners who are veterans.
Getting Veterans Back to Business Resource Guide was developed by the SBA for small business owners returning from an active tour. It provides tools to help reestablish a business.
The Veterans Business Outreach Center The mission of the VBOC is to help create, retain and develop businesses by coupling service-disabled veterans with local SBA sponsored technical and managerial assistance.
Vet Fran is a voluntary effort of International Franchise Association member companies that is designed to encourage franchise ownership by offering financial assistance to honorably discharged veterans.
Vet Biz is the Center for Veterans Enterprise Web portal. The mission of the CVE is to improve the business climate for veterans, to minmize access barriers and to inform the public about the benefits of working with veteran-owned small businesses.
The Veterans Corporation is an organization focused on serving the needs of veteran business owners. Check out the Toolbox
The Veterans Administration's Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization site assists veterans with identifying opportunities related to their veteran status.
The SBA Office of Advocacy has a research project on veterans and business ownership-comlted in November 2004.
NaVOBA this is the National Veteran-Owned Business Association site.
Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs has information and resources for veterans and their families.
US Census data on Veteran Business Owners this includes 2002 survey information on the characteristics of veteran owned businesses and veteran business owners.
"Honoring America's Veteran Entreprenuers" 2008 Youth Essay Contest Award Winners.
The gap between women-owned versus male-owned businesses continues to close at a rapid pace. The opportunities and success achieved by women-owned businesses are incredibly encouraging. The following resources are provided to assist women in seeking specific resources.
The Kansas Women's Business Center provides a variety of resources for women-owned businesses in the state of Kansas.
Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) is part of the SBA Program and is a site designed to help women run or start a small business.
The Center for Women's Business Research is the go-to source on the trends, characteristics, achievements, and challenges of women business owners and their enterprises.
Womenbiz.com provides information about government contracts and bids and is specifically directed at women-owed businesses.
Women-21.gov The Department of Labor and the Small Business Administration, along with many other partners, have created this site to provide women entreprenuers with information and resources to help their businesses reach their maximum potential.
SCORE has assembled this list of hotlinks to useful websites for women entrepreneurs.
Womensnet.net you will find lots of helpful resources here, from grants for women business owners to detailed practical help with marketing, advertising and accounting.
Inc.com-Women in Business here you will find articles, how-to guides and other resources.
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