A quick, easy, smart way to get your taxes where you want them to be --- Done!

• 6.7 million business returns were e-filed in 2003!
• Quick - Just hit Send! Or tell your preparer "I want the safety and speed of e-file."
• Easy - There is a 99 percent accuracy rate.
• Smart! - In 48 hours IRS sends an official acknowledgement that your return was received. Owe money? You can authorize an electronic withdrawal from your savings or checking account. If you're a Form 1040 filer, you can also pay by credit card.

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Business and Self-Employed Taxpayers e-file Program Overview
Whether you're a business, big or small, or are self-employed you'll find an e-file for Business filing option that meets your needs.

Electronic Filing Options
Electronic filing and payment options for business and self-employed taxpayers including returns for partnerships, corporations, estates & trusts, information returns, exempt organizations, and employment taxes.

e-file Providers
Business taxpayers may find a listing of companies who offer IRS e-file for Business products and services. The listing of Approved IRS e-file for Business Providers contains addresses and phone numbers including links to their Web sites.

e-file Partners
The IRS has partnered with various private industry companies to bring you special offers and discounts for using their e-file and payment option products.

Electronic Payment Options are convenient, safe and secure methods for paying taxes.  If you have a balance due, you can e-file and pay in a single step by authorizing an electronic funds withdrawal from your bank account.  Self-employed filers can also pay by credit card. 

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System - A free service offered by the U.S. Treasury.  Pay all federal taxes electronically - on-line or by phone 24/7.  EFTPS is ideal for making recurring payments such as estimated tax payments and federal tax deposits (FTDs).  Visit   www.eftps.gov to enroll.

Electronic Filing Options for Employment Taxes
Form 940, Employer's Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return and Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return.

Employment Taxes for Small Businesses 
A wealth of information for your employment tax filing needs.

Online Application - Form SS-4, Employer Identification Number (EIN)
If you've determined that you need an EIN, then use the EIN online application to submit your information. However, be aware that not all entity types may apply online. Continue on for a list of the excluded entity types.

Social Security Administration's (SSA's) Employer Information Web site
Learn how to submit Form W-2 data electronically.

Modernized e-file (MeF) Program and e-services
New and improved IRS e-file programs. Find the latest information on e-services as well as new IRS e-file for business programs including Internet filing of  Forms 1120/1120S, 990/990EZ, and 1120POL.

e-file for Corporations, Forms 1120/1120S

Charities and Nonprofits - e-file for exempt organizations, Forms 990/990EZ and 1120POL

Small Business and Self-Employed Community
If you run a small business or are self-employed, this site is for you. It offers industry/profession specific information and provides links to other helpful non-IRS sites.

Sponsor e-file as an Employee Benefit
Employers, Businesses and Organizations