Lots of military spouses are also entrepreneurs – here’s some tax info they can use
Many military spouses run businesses or do gig work, and whether it's a side hustle or a major operation, the IRS has tax resources, tools and information to help them keep things running smoothly.
Tax resources on IRS.gov
- Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center – Available at IRS.gov/smallbiz, this page has resources for taxpayers who file Form 1040 or 1040-SR, Schedules C, E, F or Form 2106, as well as small businesses with assets under $10 million.
- Gig Economy Tax Center –The gig economy, also called sharing economy or access economy, is activity where people earn income providing on-demand work, services or goods. Often, it's through a digital platform like an app or website. The Gig Economy Tax Center at IRS.gov/gigeconomy has information for gig workers trying to manage their taxes.
- Tax Information for Businesses – Tax information, tools and resources for businesses and self-employed individuals are available at IRS.gov/businesses.
- Employer Identification Number – Generally, businesses need an EIN, even if they don't have employees. An EIN – also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number – identifies a business entity. Businesses can apply online at IRS.gov/ein.
Tools to stay on top of tax deadlines and payments
- Online Tax Calendar – The Online Tax Calendar at IRS.gov/taxcalendar, shows due dates and actions for each month. Business owners can see all events or filter them by monthly depositor, semi-weekly depositor, excise or general event types. They can also have calendar reminders sent to their email or import the calendar into their calendar program.
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System – Businesses can pay their federal taxes online or by phone with EFTPS, a free tax payment system, by visiting IRS.gov/eftps.