How to File Business Tax Returns

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    File By Mail

    • 1). Locate the business tax form that applies to the type of business you run at a local post office, government office or from the "Forms and Publications" link located on the Web site of the Internal Revenue Service.

    • 2). Obtain the business tax form you are required to file, along with the instructions for that tax form. Instructions will explain line by line the information that is needed to fill out your business tax form.

    • 3). Fill out your business tax form and check for errors. Refer to the instruction book for your form when and if you find yourself confused or with questions regarding the information being requested by the tax form. Sign and date your return when finished and mail to the address listed in the instructions that applies to the state where your business is registered.

    File Online

    • 1). Visit the Web site of the Internal Revenue Service. Choose to electronically file your business tax return by clicking on the "IRS E-file" link on the main page of the IRS' Web site.

    • 2). Choose the type of business entity you run and choose from the list of available online tax preparers that have been pre-approved by the Internal Revenue Service. Choosing an approved company reduces the risk of your personal or business information being stolen or hacked by criminals over the internet.

    • 3). Click on the name of the online tax preparer you wish to use to be taken to its Web site. Answer the questions and enter the information that is required on the tax preparer's site. Help is available for any questions or confusion you may have on each tax preparer's site at the top of the page to the right.

    • 4). Submit your return once you've checked for inconsistencies and errors. Your return will be electronically submitted to the Internal Revenue Service.

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