The next FREE Business Workshop is Tuesday, March 13 at 9 a.m. in the Building Department Training Room. U.S. Small Business Administration will be conducting a class on "
Show me the money - Financing Options for your Business".This class discusses the multiple sources of capital for starting and growing a small business. The pros and cons of the funding sources are also reviewed. Topics to be discussed include familiar options such as self-financing, funding from friends & family, and partnerships. Other sources are reviewed such as:
Small Business Loans
SBA Loan Guaranty Program
Microloans
Please call 772-344-4238 or email
[email protected] to reserve your seat. New applicants will receive a 50% reduction on their application fee for attending.
City offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of President's Day.
Your tax receipt is only valid at the business address listed on it. If you change your address, please complete an application with your current information.
Final notices are being mailed to those business owners that failed to renew or cancel their business tax receipt. Please make your payment now to ensure that a special magistrate hearing is not scheduled.
Tax season is here and so are IRS imposter scams. These crimes are devastating and result in victims facing years of financial hardships. In recognition of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, I launched a Twitter campaign highlighting important tips Floridians should take to prevent becoming victims of tax identity theft. I encourage everyone to educate themselves on tax-related scams.
To help prevent tax identity theft follow these steps:
Shred all documents that contain private information before disposing of them;
Mail returns directly from the post office;
File tax returns as early as possible. Procrastinating may cause a greater risk of tax identity theft;
Notify the IRS ID Theft Protection Specialized Unit at 1(800) 908-4490 if you suspect tax identity theft. Also report any identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov;
Watch out for IRS imposters. The IRS will not initially contact you by email, text message or social media. If the IRS needs information they will ask by mail; and
Tax identity theft is the most common form of identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission but with proper preparation you can guard against these scams.
Let us know how we can assist you in the success of your business, contact Yvonne at (772) 344-4356.
City of Port St. Lucie Business Tax Division
121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Boulevard
· Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
