IRS expands small business tax support during National Small Business Week

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The IRS is promoting digital tax tools, year-round tax planning, and practical tax guidance for small businesses during National Small Business Week.
New IRS outreach warns of scams, urges small businesses to secure data and operations, and emphasizes disaster preparedness and ongoing risk management.
Small businesses can access IRS webinars, workshops, email updates, and virtual events throughout the year for information on business income, expenses, and tax compliance.

Tax guidance and digital tools rollout

As reported by the Internal Revenue Service, the agency is highlighting a series of resources and events for small businesses during National Small Business Week. The effort is designed to help owners meet tax obligations, protect operations and make better financial decisions as they manage day-to-day business activity.

IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano says small businesses are a vital part of the American economy and a key driver of its success. The agency says its outreach this week focuses on practical support, including choosing the right business entity, obtaining an Employer Identification Number, maintaining accurate records, hiring qualified professionals and staying current with tax responsibilities.

The IRS is also emphasizing year-round tax planning, including the use of credits and deductions and the need for timely estimated tax payments. It says gig economy workers and entrepreneurs should also plan carefully, while businesses are encouraged to use digital tools such as the Business Tax Account, electronic filing options and secure messaging to handle tax matters more efficiently.

Support for risk management and business continuity

The outreach also includes warnings about scams, with the IRS urging small businesses to safeguard company data, employees and operations and to report suspicious activity. The agency is pairing that message with broader preparedness advice, including maintaining records, protecting assets and reviewing materials that can help businesses prepare for and recover from disasters.

Beyond the current observance, the IRS says small businesses can access webinars on business income, expenses and tax responsibilities throughout the year. Additional support includes workshops offered nationwide and through virtual events, email updates and ongoing tax tips intended to keep businesses informed.

Our earlier coverage of National Small Business Week 2026 outlined how the SBA kicked off the observance with a White House event and a weeklong schedule of recognition programs, awards, and nationwide outreach. We also highlighted the scale of small businesses in the U.S. economy and noted the SBA’s virtual summit and multistate roadshow designed to engage entrepreneurs throughout the week.

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