Business Tax Seminars & Workshops

Thank you for your interest in attending one of the North Carolina Department of Revenue’s FREE Business Tax Seminars or Workshops. The Department conducts seminars/workshops focused on proactively informing participants of their State tax responsibilities. Find the seminar/workshop(s) that best fits your needs and register today!

Current Seminars & Workshops Offered:

• Business Tax Essentials (2 hours) In this seminar, the instructor will cover basic requirements to help North Carolina businesses understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a tax compliant business. Participants learn about filing and administrative requirements, the basics of NC sales & use tax law, the basics of NC withholding tax law, step by step directions for completing sales tax and withholding returns, and directions for filing and paying online. Different agencies may be present during the Business Tax Essentials Seminars to deliver additional information including: the Secretary of State, Industrial Commission, Employment Security or Business Link North Carolina.
• Business Tax Workshop (2.5 hours) This workshop is an extended version of the Business Tax Essentials Seminar (see above description) where participants will receive a hands-on experience practicing filing sample tax returns. Participants will become familiar with NC Tax Laws that are pertinent to businesses.  For more detailed information, watch the Business Tax Workshop Video.
• Sales and Use Tax Workshop (2 hours) This workshop will help participants better understand their sales and use tax obligations including covering sales and use tax basics, registering for an account, and learning about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected. In addition, participants will receive hands-on help preparing sales and use tax returns.
  Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. If you have questions regarding this tax law change please call our toll free number 1-877-252-3052.
• Withholding 101 Workshop (2 hours) Participants in this workshop will learn about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account and how to fill out a return. The workshop will include a discussion about when withholding is required for certain 1099 recipients. By the end of this workshop, the employer will gain a better understanding of state withholding tax requirements when hiring a new employee.
• 2018 Motor Carrier Seminars (7.5 hours) In this seminar, the N.C. Department of Revenue will partner with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Division of Motor Vehicles, and N.C. State Highway Patrol to present Motor Carrier seminars across the state during the month of July.  The seminar will help participants better understand their Motor Carrier requirements and obligations to be a compliant Motor Carrier. Register here.
• Nonprofit Claim for Refund Workshop (2 hours) The NC Department of Revenue will host a workshop for certain nonprofits that qualify for a refund of sales & use taxes paid (reference G.S. 105-164.14(b) for more information about this tax law).  This hands-on workshop is intended to help nonprofits better understand the proper procedure for requesting a sales and use tax refund.  The workshop will focus on the process for completing the Nonprofit and Governmental Entity Claim for Refund of State and County Sales and Use Taxes.  The workshop will also discuss sales and use tax due on admission charges to charitable events.

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