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Types of Assistance Available include: Assistance with Federal Tax Return Preparation (Individual, Corporation, Partnership, Employment Tax, Heavy Vehicle Use, etc.) This assistance will necessarily be limited to preparation and Self-Help, from Compilations and not organizing source documents.) Receipt of Tax Returns and Payments Tax Law Assistance on Technical Issues Procedural Inquiries, Tax Law & Collection Information Payment Arrangements & Referrals to Offer In Compromise Specialists Employment Tax Filing and Federal Tax Deposits Requirements Presentation of "Your Business Tax Kits" (Forms & Publications) Taxpayer Identification Numbers Applications Requests for Copies of Tax Returns Account Inquires and Adjustments Basic Tax Accounting Record keeping Requirements Problem Resolution & Taxpayer Advocate Referrals Discussions with Clients as to the Tax Ramifications of Different Forms of business Organizations such as Individual, Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Corporation or Partnership, etc.. Please contact the following Internal Revenue Service employees for assistance or to make a referral appointment. Ken Severson (Yakima & Points North)                           509-454-5706  Joe Carlson (Kittitas County)                                            509-454-5706 Dwight Affleck (Kennewick & Points North)                      509-376-2196 Rick O'Brien, Group Manager                                           509-376-2196 IRS Internet Connection: http://www.irs.ustreas.gov   For SCORE counselors to note:  IRS could provide classes on these topics upon request and if there is sufficient interest. Two subject that have been suggested are below. Tax Information for New Small Businesses What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know Congratulations. You've decided to invest your time, energy and resources into fulfilling your dream of starting a new business. By now you've undoubtedly discovered the secret of starting a small business - there are a thousand-and-one details to deal with before you get to the fun stuff! You may also know that about five hundred-and-one of those details involve state and federal taxes.  Let's hope that's an exaggeration, but the details of your new tax responsibilities can seem overwhelming. And let's face it, no matter what business you're in, you're more interested in doing business than doing taxes - you didn't start your business to become a tax expert. In the real world, paying taxes is a part of doing business. Experience proves that understanding and meeting your tax responsibilities is as fundamental to your long-term success as a good business plan or a good marketing strategy. Our business is taxes. We have many resources to help you deal efficiently with taxes so you can focus on what's most important to you - growing your business. This guide is designed specifically to help sole proprietors find the federal tax information they need. Keep in mind that this guide can help you learn about tax law and your responsibilities, but it is not law and not a substitute for professional tax advice. And tax laws can change any time, so be certain you rely on the most current information available. Again, congratulations and good luck with your new business.     Now That You've Hired an Employee What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know Congratulations! Your decision to invest time, energy and resources into fulfilling your dream of starting a new business has paid off. Business has been good and you've hired or are thinking about hiring some help. Hiring employees marks a major step in the development of your business. It also puts you in a new role in the federal tax system. When you hire employees or independent contractors to work in your business, you enter the world of employment taxes. There are new terms to learn, forms to file and deadlines to meet. Although it can sound overwhelming, it doesn't need to be. Our business is taxes and we have the resources you need to efficiently deal with employment taxes so you can focus on what's most important to you - building your business. This guide answers the most common employment tax questions faced by sole proprietors. Keep in mind that this guide can help you learn about employment tax law and your responsibilities, but it is not law and not a substitute for professional tax advice. Also, because tax laws can change any time, be certain you rely on the most current information available. Congratulations and good luck with your new employees.