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In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. The links below provide access to key resources that will help you learn about your state tax obligations. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.

Nearly every state levies a business or corporate income tax. Your tax requirement depends on the legal structure of your business. For example, if your business is a Limited Liability Company (LLC), the LLC gets taxed separately from the owners, while sole proprietors report their personal and business income taxes using the same form. Consult the General Tax Information link under your state for specific requirements.

In addition to federal employment taxes, business owners with employees are also responsible for paying certain taxes required by the state. All states require payment of state workers' compensation insurance and unemployment insurance taxes. The following states/territories also require a business to pay for temporary disability insurance:

Use the links below to find out more about what you have to do to register and be open for business in your state.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Guam does not have an unemployment insurance tax.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Instructions for Louisiana Tax Number Application

Income Tax Withholding Registration

New Jersey Complete Business Registration Packet

Application for Business Tax Identification Number

Application for Business Tax Identification Number Instructions

Tax Guide for New Businesses

Business Tax Registration Application

Application to Register For Income Tax Withholding and Sales and Use Tax Permit

Business Tax Registration Packet

Application for Merchants Registration Certificate and Exemption Certificate

Application for Tax Filing and Payment Status Report Licensing (Form LIC 1)

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Application for Business Tax Account

Business Tax Registration

Sales/Use Tax License Application