Texas tax workshops, meetings and seminars

 

If you live near a state line, please look for tax workshops, meetings and seminars in nearby cities of the bordering state.


2024 National Tax Security Awareness Week (NTSAW) coffee with a cop

IRS Stakeholder Liaison will highlight the critical importance of safeguarding tax information. The timing of this event coincides with the holiday shopping season and works to promote the opportunity to gain valuable insights and access to resources tailored to protect against identity theft and the latest tax scams. This will be a live interactive session between a cop and Stakeholder Liaison who will also be speaking. Event will also be available on Facebook Live.

Sponsored by: Harris County Sheriff Department-West Region Patrol Bureau

Houston

Date: Dec. 4, 2024
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Starbucks, 3200 Woodridge, Houston, Texas

Filing season 2025: essential information and resources

Join us for an informative session designed to help individuals and small business owners protect their businesses and stay compliant with the latest tax regulations. With a focus on business security, 2025 tax updates, and essential tools for maintaining accurate records, you'll leave equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to file taxes confidently and securely. Stay informed on free filing options, e-file, and direct deposit, along with practical recordkeeping tips.

Highlights:

  • Business security awareness tips to protect sensitive data
  • Key 2025 tax updates and helpful tax tips
  • Introduction to new and improved tools for business owners
  • Recordkeeping requirements and best practices
  • Exploring free filing options, e-file, and direct deposit
  • Navigating your IRS online account

This session is ideal for individuals and small business owners looking to stay informed on tax updates and strengthen their business security practices. Perfect for those who want to streamline their recordkeeping and explore IRS e-filing options. Additionally, IRS Stakeholder Liaison, Sheba D. Gonzalez.

Registration: Please visit the University of Houston SBDC website.

Sponsored by: Lee College SBDC

Baytown

Date: Dec. 10, 2024
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: Lee College SBDC, 909 Decker Drive, Baytown, TX 77532

National Tax Security Awareness Week (NTSAW) IRS tax fraud and scams

This workshop will provide an overview of common consumer and tax-related identity theft scams, identify methods for report and recovering from Identity Theft. Also, learn about the IRS Identity Protection Personal Identification Number Program, and much more, including a live Q & A. IRS Stakeholder Liaison will be speaking.

Registration: To register and for more information, please visit the Univ. of Houston-Victoria SBDC website.

Sponsored by: Univ. of Houston-Victoria SBDC

Date: Dec. 11, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual

SBDC: IRS small business tax workshop

This workshop is designed as an awareness seminar to inform business owners of their tax obligations. Tax information for each of the small business structures is provided along with a review of independent contractors versus employees, and an introduction to tax forms required from a small business. The Internal Revenue Service is providing educational information for this workshop.

Registration: Please visit the Eventbrite website and select the desired date.

Sponsored by: Collin County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Plano

Date: Dec. 3, 2024
Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Collin County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Room 326, Plano, TX 75093


Small business tax workshops

Tax workshops are offered in coordination with our partnering organizations. IRS provides small business materials for the workshops. For the dates, times, locations and topics, please refer to each location for contact and/or registration information.

Brownsville

Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; Phone: 956-665-7535; Email: sbdc@utrgv.edu

Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center

Corpus Christi

Contact: Monica Benavides; Phone: 361-698-2422; Email: mbenavides11@delmar.edu

Registration: Visit the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center

Edinburg

Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; Phone: 956-665-7535; Email: sbdc@utrgv.edu

Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center

Harlingen

Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; Phone: 956-665-7535; Email: sbdc@utrgv.edu

Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center

Kingsville

Contact: Monica Benavides; Phone: 361-698-2422; Email: mbenavides11@delmar.edu

Registration: Visit the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center

Mathis

Contact: Monica Benavides; Phone: 361-698-2422; Email: mbenavides11@delmar.edu

Registration: Visit the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center

McAllen

Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; Phone: 956-665-7535; Email: sbdc@utrgv.edu

Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center

Mercedes

Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; Phone: 956-665-7535; Email: sbdc@utrgv.edu

Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center

Mission

Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; Phone: 956-665-7535; Email: sbdc@utrgv.edu

Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center

Pharr

Contact: Esperanza P. Delgado; Phone: 956-665-7535; Email: sbdc@utrgv.edu

Registration: Visit the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center website. The UTRGV SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Small Business Development Center

Robstown

Contact: Monica Benavides; Phone: 361-698-2422; Email: mbenavides11@delmar.edu

Registration: Visit the Del Mar College Small Business Development Center website. The Del Mar SBDC also offers free, virtual training business workshops 24/7 from their website.

Sponsored by: Del Mar College Small Business Development Center


Small business workshop

This free workshop, offered every third Saturday of the month, aims to highlight the Gig economy's impact on small businesses. Registration is not required and parking is open to the public.

Topics:

  • Definition of a Small Business
  • Maintaining compliance as a small business
  • Importance of an EIN (Employer Identification Number)
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit

Registration: First come, first served. No registration needed. For more information, questions or additional help, contact Willie Perry by phone: 713-584-0317 or email: ouidahintlinc@yahoo.com.

Sponsored by: Shrine of the Black Madonna and Internal Revenue Service

Houston

Date: Every third Saturday
Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna, 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021

Women's Business Enterprise Alliance small business tax workshop series

This four-part series will cover federal taxes and your new business, the purpose of the Employer Identification Number (EIN), recordkeeping requirements, bookkeeping and accounting methods, the business structures, and how to select a paid tax preparer. Also, Schedule C, other small business taxes, an overview of Form 1040, profit or loss from business, how to calculate gross profit and gross income, how to identify and deduct expenses, as well as how to calculate net profit or loss will be discussed and more.

Sponsored By: Women's Business Enterprise Alliance

Mastering Small Business Taxes

Date: January 29, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, WBC Training Center 9800 Northwest Fwy. Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77092

Registration: Please visit the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance website to register and for more information.

Efficient Tax Management: E-Filing and Home Office Deductions

Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, WBC Training Center 9800 Northwest Fwy. Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77092

Registration: Please visit the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance website to register and for more information.

Navigating Employment Taxes: Hiring, Payroll, and Withholding Essentials

Date: February 12, 2025

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, WBC Training Center, 9800 Northwest Fwy., Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77092
Registration: Please visit the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance website to register and for more information.

Comprehensive Payroll Tax Management: Deposits, Returns, and Hiring

Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, WBC Training Center, 9800 Northwest Fwy., Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77092

Registration: Please visit the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance website to register and for more information.