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Taxes and Licenses for Small Business

Local Business License (gross receipt tax)
Merchant's Capital Tax (tax on inventory)
Business Personal Property (machinery, equipment, furniture)
Real Estate
Lodging
Meals
State Income Tax - Personal and/or Legal Entry
State Corporation Commission Fee - for Corporation, Limited Liability
Company, Limited Liability Partnership, or limited Partnership
Sales & Use Tax
Withholding (State Income Tax from employees' pay)
Unemployment - based on 2.5% of the first $8,000 in pay for each employee
Litter Tax
Contractor's License - for construction and related businesses
Business & Occupational Licenses - required for certain businesses
Federal Income Tax - Personal and/or Legal Entity
Withholding (Federal Income Tax, 7.65% Social Security & Medicare from employees' pay)
Other Workers' Compensation Insurance - required if you have three or more employees
Obtain this coverage from your insurance company

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