Windham Region Chamber of Commerce

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National Small Business Week, April 30 – May 6

Issue Number:  2017-1

Inside This Issue

  1. National Small Business Week, April 30 – May 6
  2. Small Business Week tax tips
  3. Is that really the IRS at your door?
  4. Reporting tips versus service charges

  1.  National Small Business Week, April 30 – May 6

During Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service is highlighting products for established and emerging businesses.

Connect with the IRS by following and sharing special posts for the week on social media:

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  2.  Small Business Week tax tips

  • Tax Tip 2017-04, Hobby or Business? IRS Offers Tips to Decide
  • Tax Tip 2017-03, Tax Tips to Consider for Cash Intensive Small Businesses in the Sharing Economy
  • Tax Tip 2017-02, Employee or Independent Contractor? Know the Rules
  • Tax Tip 2017-01, IRS Promotes Specialized Online Services during Small Business Week

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  3.  Is that really the IRS at your door?

A new IRS.gov page helps taxpayers determine if a person claiming to be from the IRS is legitimate or an imposter.

IR-2017-86 and FS-2017-07 have more information.

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  4.  Reporting tips versus service charges

  • FS-2017-08, Employer Reminder: Reporting Tips versus Service Charges; Key Differences Between Categories Affect Employees, Tax Reporting