The IRS publishes a lot of tax information to help small business owners, and now there are more ways than ever before to get it. You can always visit an IRS office to get copies of IRS forms and publications, but the IRS has made it easier for busy people to get the materials they need without leaving their office.

The IRS will mail all forms and publications free of charge to taxpayers that phone in a request. When you call the IRS at (800) 829-3676 to place your request, you will normally receive your materials within 10 days. But there is another way to get the tax materials you need, and get them right away.

If you have access to a personal computer, you can browse and download IRS forms and publications from the IRS Web site, www.irs.gov, and you can also get interactive help with your taxes while you're on line. When you click on the "Tax Info for Business" section, you'll find frequently asked tax questions and answers and the latest information on selected business tax topics. You'll also find links to other Internet sites of interest to businesses.

A good item for every small business to have on hand is IRS Publication 1518, Year 2000 Tax Calendar for Small Businesses. This attractive 12-month wall calendar is specially designed to help businesses meet their tax obligations all year. It shows key due dates for submission of tax forms and payments, offers tips on a variety of topics ranging from starting a small business to planning for retirement, and describes ways to get more tax and business information from the IRS and other sources.

Other publications that small businesses will find helpful include IRS Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Businesses, and Publication 910, Guide to Free Tax Services. The IRS also issues publications for special audiences, such as Publication 225, Farmer's Tax Guide, and Publication 595, Tax Highlights for Commercial Fishermen.

When you've got tax questions, IRS is ready to help.

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