Rocky Mountain Small Business Forum

Join us as we host a virtual viewing party with the IRS as they present this event to assist small business owners. 9:00 am Welcome/Opening/Introductions Kristen Hoiby, Area 6 Manager and Karen Brehmer IRS Stakeholder Liaison 9:15 — 9:30 am: Paycheck Checkup Employers can help their employees by telling them about the IRS Withholding Calculator and encouraging them to conduct a Paycheck Checkup. Presented by: Ann Burton, IRS Stakeholder Liaison 9:30 — 9:40: The Dirty Dozen Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists common scams that taxpayers may encounter. Don’t fall prey. Presented by: Jody Stamback, IRS Stakeholder Liaison 9:40 — 10:00 am: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Resources for Businesses Learn about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resources the IRS offers to small business owners and organizations that help small business owners. Presented by: Karen Brehmer, IRS Stakeholder Liaison 10:00 — 10:10 am: How to Choose a Tax Professional Learn how business owners can find a tax preparer to help them with their small business. Presented by: Kari Gilje, IRS Stakeholder Liaison 10:10 — 10:35 am: Funding Options From the Small Business Administration Learn about the funding options offered by the Small Business Administration, and other SBA programs. Presented by: Brent Donnelly, SBA Deputy District Director, Montana District Office 10:35 am — 11:00 am: Roundtable discussion and information sharing 11:00 am: Adjourn

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