An IRS account is an extremely useful tool for all individuals and business owners, it allows for review of tax records, estimated payments and much more.
An EIN is an important tool for any small business owner, if you have to send 1099’s this keeps you from sending your personal social security number and if you have employees, you MUST have one.
The Tennessee Department of Revenue offers an online platform (TN TAP) that allows the filing of all returns for businesses (Sales Taxes, city and county business tax returns and Franchise and Excise)
The Tennessee Secretary of State is the agency in which business owners can register for an LLC, complete their Annual Report, and do a business search.