It's important to prepare your tax return properly, not only to protect yourself from audits and penalties but to ensure that you're not paying more than your fair share. But take heart-as a U.S. Chamber member, you can find help in the Chamber's online Small Business Tax Tool Kit.

The tool kit is the product of a partnership between the Chamber and the IRS. It provides the Chamber's small business members with information on tax obligations, potential pitfalls, and hints for making the most of the many deductions and credits available to small business owners. And because it's online, it's always available. Go to www.uschamber.com/sb/tax for resources on a variety of small business tax issues including:

• Business tax credits-availability and forms.
• Business expenses-what qualifies as a deductible.
• Filing or paying late-what you should know.
• IRS e-file-electronic filing and payment options for businesses as well as the self-employed.
• Tax Education-find and attend an IRS workshop in person or online.
• Small business resources-who you can turn to for help. In addition, industry-specific information is available.
   

Download Federal and State Forms

Do you need a copy of IRS Form 4797? You can download one from the tax tool kit and print it out in your home or in your office. The Chamber provides dozens of federal and state tax forms free to its members.

Tax Simplification and Reform

The Chamber is your voice in Washington, DC, fighting to make the tax code less cumbersome and more friendly to small businesses. Visit the tax tool kit to read articles about the latest tax issues and stay up to date on important developments.