In recognition of Small Business Week, June 17-21, the IRS is conducting a series of free events and webinars for small business on a variety of subjects.

Here is a list of the upcoming free events:

Small Business Administration National Small Business Week Event at Microsoft

Monday, June 17, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM 

SBA and experts from the Seattle business community will discuss and share resources on how to start or grow a business. This is the first time National Small Business Week is traveling coast-to-coast with the kickoff in the Seattle area. Morning panel topics include growing and going global with supply chains, discussion on the Seattle area entrepreneurial ecosystem and an armchair interview with SBA Administrator Karen Mills and special guest speakers. The afternoon breakout session topics include government contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses, speed mentoring with SBA resource partners, resources for tribal businesses, social media 101, protecting your business against cyber security threats and breaking into a supply chain. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided courtesy of Microsoft.

Where: Microsoft Campus- Building 37 | 16071 NE 36 Way | Redmond, WA 98052

Registration: This event is free, but registration is required.

Click here to register: http://2013nsbwseattle.eventbrite.com/#

For more information about National Small Business Week, visit the official website  or call (206) 553-7310.

 

IRS Small Business Week Webinar – Get All the Tax Benefits You Deserve. Taking all the deductions you’re entitled to?  Know what business tax credits you can take? Get answers to these questions and more during this free one-hour webinar.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:00 a.m. (Pacific)

What’s Covered:

• Learn about business expenses and deductions
• What is a business depreciation deduction?
• Find out which business tax credits are available for your business
• Get the latest facts about the American Taxpayer Relief Act
• What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Tax Credit?
• Broadcast will include a live Q&A session

CE Credit is NOT being offered for this webinar.

Click on the following link to register: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/94208/reg.asp?id=94208

 

IRS Small Business Week Webinar –Avoiding the Top Tax Mistakes that Small Businesses Make. Knowledge is power and ignorance is not bliss. You know your business. Take that knowledge to new heights and avoid mistakes. Get the information you need and answers to your questions during this free one-hour webinar.

Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:00 a.m. (Pacific)

What’s Covered:

• Tips to avoid common mistakes with your business taxes
• Good recordkeeping strategies
• What is reportable income
• How to carefully choose a tax preparer
• Helpful Tax Information Resources
• Broadcast will include a live Q&A session

 CE Credit is NOT being offered for this webinar.

Click on the following link to register: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/94230/reg.asp?id=94230

 

Identity Theft: Protecting Your Business & Your Customers

Webinar presented by the Federal Trade Commission & Internal Revenue Service

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 11:00 am—noon Pacific

Speakers from the FTC and IRS will discuss:

• how businesses can avoid being victims of ID theft
• how businesses can protect themselves and their customers
• who to contact/what to do if they suspect they are a victim of ID theft
• ways IRS and FTC are combating ID theft
• where to find ID theft resources on the FTC and IRS websites

Keeping Customers’ Information Safe. Hear how to identify data security risks for small businesses that can result in ID thieves getting customer information, and get advice from the Federal Trade Commission on how to protect sensitive information.

Identity Theft & Taxes. Identity theft is growing, and the IRS has taken numerous steps to combat it and protect taxpayers. Learn what to look for and how to report tax related ID theft issues, and where to find information and resources on the IRS website.

CE Credit is NOT being offered for this webinar.

To register, click here: https://events.na.collabserv.com/register.php?id=ed016cd78f&l=en-US

Before registering, be sure your spam filter is set to accept email from our webinar provider – confirmation and reminder emails will appear with the name “SL Northwest” and will be from the email address noreply@infiniteconferencing.com.  If you have any problems registering, contact them directly at SL.northwest@irs.gov