The Virtual Small Business Workshop is available on DVD and online in streaming video. Small business workshops are designed to help the small business owner understand and fulfill their Federal Tax responsibilities.

The IRS is now offering YouTube videos and iTunes podcasts to help taxpayers learn more about tax provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

See videos on how to fill out Schedule C, the 2009 tax calendar, tip reporting and much more.

Learn more at the DSIRE Kansas Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency and EnergyStar.gov.

The Internal Revenue Service urges small businesses to act now and take advantage of tax-saving opportunities included in the recovery law. Learn more!

There can be a tax impact to unexpected events such as job loss, debt forgiveness or tapping a retirement fund. If your income has recently decreased, you may be newly eligible for certain tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. Read more at the IRS Web site.

Whether you opted for direct deposit or asked IRS to mail you a check, you can track your federal refund through this secure Web site. Get in depth details on Where's My Refund? Or try the Refund Hotline at (800) 829-1954.

For Kansas refunds, check Refund Status.

Kansas and Missouri both have filing deadlines of Midnight on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. This date is the same for most other states, but there are a few variations.

Need an extension? Here are some helpful extension forms and information:

• Federal extension form and help
• Kansas State tax extension information can be found on page 12 of the instruction booklet (PDF) for the Individual Income Tax form
• Local Kansas City, Mo. tax extension information

Keeping good records is essential for small businesses and their specialized tax requirements. 
 
Publication 583, Starting a Business and Keeping Records is available online and as a PDF file for printing.

The IRS publishes handy fact sheets designed to help tax payers. They provide answers to common questions such as how to report income earned through commissions or miscellaneous income. Take a look at most recent fact sheets.

IRS Business and Specialty Help Line is available in English and Spanish at (800) 829-4933.

The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service assists taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm and who are seeking help in resolving tax problems. Contact them to see if you are eligible for service at (877) 777-4778 or TTY/TDD (800) 829-4059.

Wondering how much you're paying to the state? It varies based on your residence. Take a look at the latest Sales & Use Tax Jurisdiction Code Booklet (PDF) from the State of Kansas. Or try the Address Rate Lookup tool to just enter an address and see the state, county and city rates.

The men and women in uniform have earned special tax status and provisions. See all the details at the IRS Web site.

Did you miss your chance to file for a payment in 2008? It's not too late. Or did you file and not receive the payment? Get answers from the IRS.

Need a little assistance with your tax preparation? Take a look at a few of the Library's recent books focusing on maximizing deductions.

Small business owners can find tax time particularly challenging. The Library has several books that can assist. Take a look at some of the newest titles.