IRS Small Business Forum | Houston Center SBDC

Join the IRS Stakeholder Liaison and the University of Houston SBDC for a collaborative and solutions-driven IRS Small Business Forum. This roundtable-style event is designed to foster open dialogue between the IRS and the small business community, including chambers, economic development groups, industry associations, and entrepreneurs.

This session will focus on listening to and learning from small business representatives, with the goal of improving IRS services and addressing key concerns raised by our community partners.

Highlights:

• "The Big Beautiful Bill" - feedback and reactions to IRS billing notices and payment processes
• The Business Online Account - adoption challenges, usability issues, and potential improvements
• The Individual Online Account - especially relevant for Schedule C filers navigating tax tools
• FIRE and EFTPS - functionality, pain points, and enhancement suggestions

Attendees are encouraged to collect and submit feedback in advance from their members and peers. This input will help shape a rich, actionable discussion on how the IRS can better support small business needs.

Who Should Attend:

• SBDC staff and clients
• Chambers of Commerce
• Economic development professionals
• Trade and industry associations
• Small business owners and Schedule C filers
• Anyone with IRS-related feedback or interest in shaping service improvements

Why Attend:

• Be part of a meaningful conversation with IRS representatives
• Voice the needs and experiences of your members or small business clients
• Help inform IRS service updates and digital tool enhancements
• Connect with other local leaders supporting the small business community

Advanced registration required. No registrations will be taken at the door.

Presenter:

Sheba D. Gonzalez, Stakeholder Liaison, Internal Revenue Service

It is imperative to add sbdctraining@uh.edu to your approved senders' list to be able to receive event confirmations for SBDC events.

Please Note:

Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.

Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.

If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.