Resources
Here are some useful links for small business owners:
Federal Links
Internal Revenue Service Main Page
IRS Small Business and Self-employed Tax Center
Independent Contractor, or Employee?
Employment Taxes
Department of Labor
Social Security Administration / Business
Seattle office of the Small Business Administration
Portland office of the Small Business Administration
Useful IRS Forms and Publications
Form I-9: Employment Verification for Individuals
Form W-4: Employee's Withholding Information
Form W-9: Taxpayer Identification Number
Publication 463: Travel, Entertainment, Gifts, and Car Related Regulations
Publication 583: What the IRS Wants You to Know About Starting a Business
Washington State Links
How to Set up A Business in Washington State
Washington State Department of Revenue (Sales Tax / B&O Tax)
Washington State Department of Licensing (Business / Professional Licenses)
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (Insuring Workers On The Job)
Washington State Department of Employment Security (Unemployment)
Oregon State Links
How to Set up A Business in Oregon State
Oregon State Department of Revenue
Oregon State Department of Licensing (Business / Professional Licenses)
Oregon State Department of Labor and Industries (Insuring Workers On The Job)
Oregon State Department of Employment Security (Unemployment)