New Business Forms and Tax Forms

When starting a business, your clients may not know which federal forms they need to complete. Here, you can provide them with the required forms, while helping build a consultative relationship with each new business.

Business Forms

Form SS-4: Application for Federal Identification Number

Federal ID numbers are required for all businesses, regardless of size or organizational structure. Your clients will need their Federal ID in order to pay employment taxes for their employees. Download form*.

Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification

Forms I-9 for all employees should be maintained in one, centralized file apart from the general personnel file folder in the event of an audit to maintain confidentiality. Download form*.

Form W-4: Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate

Your clients' employees must submit a signed W-4 to indicate their federal income tax withholding allowances. If a W-4 is not submitted, your clients must withhold taxes at the highest possible rate. Download form*.

Form W-5: Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate

Your client must file a W-5 with the IRS for each employee who is eligible for the Earned Income Credit on their federal tax returns. Download form*.

Federal and State Tax Filing Forms

Federal Forms

Review, print or download various tax forms, the correct instructions, and all the pertinent publications for both current and prior tax years.

2009-2008
2007-1980

State Forms

Access state tax forms directly from each state's official government website. Learn more.

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