IRS e-News for Small Business 2018-11: First quarter estimated taxes due April 17; Beware of ‘IRS Refunds’ email scam

 

e-News for Small Business April 10, 2018
Tax Resources for Small Business Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource Small Business Forms & Instructions Small Business Events Small Business Webinars e-File for Businesses and Self-Employed Businesses with Employees Small Business Products Self-Employed Individuals S Corporations Other Resources IRS.gov Find it Fast! All Forms and Instructions Filing Your Taxes Make a Payment Taxpayer Advocate Service Retirement Plans Tax Information for Charities and Other Non-Profits State Links SSA/IRS Reporter IRS Social Media	Issue Number: 2018-11 Inside This Issue First quarter estimated tax payment due April 17 Business owners: Beware of 'IRS Refunds' email scam 1.  First quarter estimated tax payment due April 17 Small businesses and self-employed individuals often need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to cover their tax obligation and avoid paying penalties. Estimated tax payments can be used to pay both income tax and self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare). The first payment installment for 2018 is due April 17. IRS Direct Pay is the fastest and easiest way to make these payments. The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) and the IRS2Go mobile app are also secure and time-efficient options. Back to top 2.  Business owners: Beware of 'IRS Refunds' email scam In an April 9 news release, the IRS identifies a new bogus email pretending to be from "IRS Refunds," and containing a link that connects to a fake page where thieves try to steal personally identifiable information, such as Social Security numbers. These links or attachments often download malware that can give the scammers control of the computer or track keystrokes to determine sensitive passwords or critical information, placing personal and/or business data at risk. Back to top Thank you for subscribing to this IRS e-mail service. This message was distributed automatically from the mailing list e-News For Small Business. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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