Lauren (Hansen) Holznienkemper is a lead editor for the small business vertical at Forbes Advisor, specializing in HR, payroll and recruiting solutions for small businesses. Using research and writing ...

The IRS announced a furlough Oct. 8 that has some wondering what to do about an Oct. 15 tax deadline for those who requested an extension in April.

For startups running on little or no revenue, IRS compliance often becomes one of the most expensive line items on the books.