The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new online platform to help employers and small businesses manage federal tax requirements more efficiently. Announced during National Small Business Week, the portal—called the Employer Resource Hub—centralizes guidance, forms, and tax tools on IRS.gov, providing organizations with a single location to access compliance information and educational materials.
The employer resource hub provides new business owners with step-by-step instructions for setting up operations, applying for a federal tax ID number, and completing the Employer Identification Number (EIN) application process. Employers can receive an EIN immediately through the secure IRS website, indicated by the locked padlock icon.
The platform also helps organizations determine which business structure best suits their operations—sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company. Each structure affects how the IRS requires businesses to report income, pay taxes, and file federal forms.
Entrepreneurs can download a free checklist outlining legal and tax steps for starting a business, along with links to forms, PDF instructions, and filing deadlines. The IRS emphasizes that each company must apply for an EIN before hiring employees or opening a business bank account. The hub also guides organizations that need to request changes to their EIN due to restructuring or mergers.
The new portal provides detailed guidance on EIN management, including instructions on updating registration details, requesting a replacement notice, or closing an account. Employers can also review specific instructions for organizations that employ nonresident alien workers or pay excise taxes.
The hub’s payroll section covers how to calculate and report wages, withhold federal income taxes, and remit Social Security and Medicare contributions. For 2025, the Social Security tax rate remains at 6.2 percent for both employers and employees, while the Medicare rate continues at 1.45 percent. The standard mileage rate for business use has increased to 70 cents per mile.
Employers can also check due dates for quarterly estimated tax payments and download Publication 15 (Employer’s Tax Guide), which outlines key updates for the year. Each page in the hub lists a “page last reviewed or updated” date, confirming that the information reflects current IRS policy. Businesses are reminded to keep copies of legal documents, EIN notices, and wage reports as part of their recordkeeping obligations.
The IRS encourages users to understand the kind of tax reports their business must file, including income tax returns, employment and excise tax forms, and information returns for benefits paid to employees.
The IRS stated that the employer resource hub is part of its broader modernization plan, which is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The goal is to simplify taxpayer access to accurate information and reduce the time spent searching across multiple web pages for business tax instructions.
The platform integrates webinars, short videos, and downloadable guides covering payroll, benefits, and electronic filing. Employers can learn how to file excise returns, report wages, and respond to notices from the IRS without additional charge.
Future updates will expand the system to include multilingual support and additional information for state-level filing and industries subject to special excise taxes, such as those related to alcohol and tobacco. The IRS confirmed that it will continue refining the hub based on feedback from small business owners and professional tax organizations.
Employers can also find answers to general questions, such as how long to retain forms, where to report benefits, and how to understand IRS notices. Users are encouraged to check each section regularly to ensure they are viewing the most current guidance.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to helping entrepreneurs spend less time on compliance and more time growing their businesses,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
Tax policy experts have also praised the launch. “Centralized IRS guidance for employers is a positive step,” said a policy analyst at the Tax Foundation. “It will reduce reporting errors and make it easier for businesses to find forms, check EIN details, and understand employment tax obligations.”
Small business advocates say the move could lessen confusion about payroll and income reporting rules. The National Federation of Independent Business noted that simplified online guidance will help owners stay compliant and avoid penalties.
The IRS announced plans to expand the platform throughout 2025, incorporating more interactive tools for corporations and nonprofit organizations, including workshops on payroll and excise tax reporting. The agency’s newsroom will publish future updates and notices as changes are implemented.
Employers can use the IRS hub to verify employee tax withholdings, download updated forms, and register for educational sessions. The system’s structure enables users to easily find key guidance on federal and state obligations without needing to navigate multiple pages.
Tax professionals and payroll departments can also benefit from the centralized updates, ensuring they have access to the latest legal and procedural changes. The IRS encourages organizations to bookmark the hub and check for new updates, which appear under the “last reviewed or updated” date on each page.
The Employer Resource Hub is now available on the IRS website, located under the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center. Employers can visit the site to find resources by business type, download PDFs, and learn about new electronic filing options for 2025. Business owners are also reminded that all information provided is free of charge and that they should avoid third-party websites that charge for EIN or federal tax ID assistance.
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