Federal Employer ID
Every employer is required to have a federal employer identification number. To apply for the number, file Federal Form SS-4, which can be obtained from the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
For more information, contact the IRS by calling 800-829-4477. Ask for employment section employer ID number (EIN) topic #755.
Federal Taxes
The IRS has an array of reporting requirements depending on the type of business you conduct. Contact the IRS to request a business tax kit.
Employee Taxes
Employers are required to withhold Social Security (Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)) taxes from employee wages. Employers are liable for the taxes whether or not they have been collected. Income taxes must be withheld at the request of the employee. The taxes should be filed quarterly on
Federal Form 941 and deposited in any authorized bank with coupon 8109 quarterly.
Unemployment Tax
Unemployment tax, also known as Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), is paid by the employer only. An annual tax return, Form 940, must be completed and any payment can be mailed with the return.
Individual, Partnership & Corporate Income Tax
Individual (for sole proprietor, Schedule C), partnership and corporate income taxes must be filed with the IRS on an annual basis.
State Corporation Commission
To apply for incorporation or limited liability or a fictitious name a business must apply with the State Corporation Commission. Their website has helpful information on the legal requirements and implications with registration. The SCC also permits registration
online here.