WBEA Events Calendar

Discover how to unlock business opportunities with major corporations at "Secrets to Supplier Success," a premier event for certified women-owned businesses. This event offers invaluable insights from procurement experts and successful WBEs on how to navigate the corporate supply chain. Network with top-tier vendors, gain direct access to SwRI’s purchasing department, and participate in dynamic roundtable discussions with corporate buyers and community stakeholders.

Federal Taxes and Your New Business - We'll explain the purpose of the employer identification number, describe basic recordkeeping requirements for tax purposes, define basic bookkeeping and accounting methods, explain the forms of business organizations, and finally, suggest how to select the paid tax preparer. Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes- We'll provide an overview of Form 1040, Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business, and discuss how to calculate gross profit and gross income, show you how to identify and deduct expenses, and how to calculate net profit or loss. We'll also discuss self-employment tax and estimated tax.

How to File and Pay Your Taxes Electronically - In this workshop, we'll describe IRS E-File and its benefits for your individual and business returns, as well as describing electronic payment options, so you can determine which is best for your business. Business Use of Your Home - We'll review the requirements you must make to qualify for a deduction: how to determine the business percentage of home use, the types of expenses you can and cannot deduct either in full or according to the percentage, how to determine the limits on deductions, and where to deduct the expenses on your return.

Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors - In this workshop we'll discuss your responsibilities as an employer or as one who pays others for services in the course of your trade or business. We also cover employee vs independent contractors. Whether you're handling this yourself or paying someone else to do it, you need to know this important information. How to Manage Payroll and Withholding the Correct Amount of Taxes- In this workshop we'll discuss your responsibilities as an employer to identify wages that are subject to employment taxes. We'll explain the difference between an accountable plan and a non-accountable plan. And we'll show you how to calculate your payroll taxes using the appropriate method. We will also discuss federal unemployment taxes.

Tax Deposits and Filing a Return to Report Your Payroll Taxes- we'll explain the federal tax deposit process, deposit requirements and penalties, and show you how to file any of the following: Form 941, Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return, if you are a quarterly filer; Form 944, Employers Annual Federal Tax Return, if you’re designated as an annual filer; and/or Form 943, Employer's Annual Tax Return for Agricultural Employees, if you're an agricultural employer. Hiring U.S. Residents Who Aren't U.S. Citizens- you'll learn how to verify an employee's identity and status with proper documentation, withhold federal taxes at the proper withholding or treaty rate, deposit or pay the tax withheld properly, and file accurate and timely withholding tax returns.

This program is geared to provide insight and discuss emerging trends and leadership practices in evolving industries. Representatives from leading corporations will engage in leadership discussions about what their organizations are doing to continue leading the charge. The symposium for 2025 will ignite and create pathways to maximize your impact. Position your business to align with the strategic goals for impact, best practices, and remaining competitive.