Do I need to have my business formed before I schedule a consultation?

No. Many of our clients come to us before they have formed an entity. We can help you decide whether an LLC, S-corp, or sole proprietorship fits your situation and walk you through the formation process step by step.

I already have an accountant and an insurance agent. Can I still work with you?

Absolutely. We frequently work alongside existing professionals. Our role is to coordinate the pieces—making sure your tax, business, and insurance decisions fit together rather than operating in isolation.

What languages do you offer services in?

We provide services in English, Haitian Kreyòl, and French. Our intake process and consultations can be conducted in your preferred language.

Are you a CPA firm or a law firm?

No. Tanis Business, Tax & Insurance Solutions is an advisory firm. We do not imply CPA, attorney, enrolled agent, or investment-adviser credentials unless separately verified. For matters requiring licensed professional services, we can coordinate with qualified professionals.

Resource Directory

The official links you need — free, straight from the source

Everything from applying for an EIN to filing a Florida sales tax return. These are the government and agency sites themselves, so you never pay a third party for a free filing.

Get Help With a Filing 305-359-4966

Links open the agency's own website in a new tab. Deadlines, forms, and fees are set by the agency and can change — always confirm on the official page before you file or pay.

IRS

Apply for an EIN onlineFree, instant EIN for the responsible party — no third-party site needed.www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online IRS homeStarting point for every form, deadline, and agency notice.www.irs.gov Make a payment (Direct Pay)IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS, card payments, and payment plans.www.irs.gov/payments Forms & instructionsCurrent-year forms, instructions, and publications.www.irs.gov/forms-instructions Get a transcriptAccount, return, and wage transcripts for a taxpayer with signed authorization.www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript Where's My Refund?Check a refund status in under a minute.www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund Tax Pro AccountStaff portal for POA requests, client transcripts, and e-services notices.taxpro.irs.gov Form 2848 — power of attorneyAuthorises us to represent a client before the IRS — file this before calling.www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2848 Form 7004 — business extensionAutomatic 6-month extension to file for 1065, 1120-S, and 1120.www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-7004 Form 4868 — individual extensionExtends the 1040 filing date — not the payment date.www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868 Small business & self-employed hubEntity types, recordkeeping, payroll, and estimated tax guidance.www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed EFTPS — federal tax paymentsSchedule payroll, estimated, and balance-due payments for businesses.www.eftps.gov Withholding estimatorCheck withholding so a balance due isn't a surprise.www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator Form W-7 — ITINITIN application for anyone without a Social Security number.www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-7 Taxpayer Advocate ServiceHelp when an issue is stuck in the IRS system and normal channels fail.www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov

Florida

Florida Dept. of RevenueSales tax filing and payment, corporate income tax, reemployment tax, and DR-1 registration.floridarevenue.com Sunbiz — Division of CorporationsAnnual reports, entity filings, reinstatements, and fictitious names.sunbiz.org FL Dept. of Financial ServicesInsurance license checks, consumer complaints, claims help, and unclaimed property.www.myfloridacfo.com DBPR licensingBusiness and professional licenses, contractor licensing, and renewals.www.myfloridalicense.com Dept. of Commerce (DEO)Reemployment tax account, wage reports, and employer filing.floridajobs.org FL Dept. of HealthHealth-related licenses, permits, and county health departments.www.floridahealth.gov Florida Treasure HuntSearch for unclaimed property and funds held in your name.www.floridatreasurehunt.gov The Florida BarAttorney referral service and lawyer verification for legal matters.www.floridabar.org

Federal & Small Business

Social Security AdministrationReplacement cards, SSN verification, and benefit questions.www.ssa.gov USCISWork authorization, E-Verify, and immigration case status.www.uscis.gov E-VerifyConfirm a new hire's work eligibility — required for many Florida employers.www.e-verify.gov SBALoan programs, surety bonds, and small business guidance.www.sba.gov IdentityTheft.govFTC recovery plan and report for a client facing identity theft.www.identitytheft.gov SCORE mentoringFree business mentoring for start-ups and growing companies.www.score.org SAM.govFederal contractor registration, UEI, and entity renewals.sam.gov USA.gov — businessPlain-language starting point for permits, licenses, and funding.www.usa.gov/business FTC business guidanceAdvertising, privacy, and consumer-protection rules for businesses.www.ftc.gov/business-guidance SBA Lender MatchMatch with SBA-backed lenders for business financing.www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match

Insurance

NAICCarrier and agent lookup, complaint filing, and consumer alerts.content.naic.org FloodSmart (NFIP)Flood zone lookup and coverage basics for South Florida properties.www.floodsmart.gov

Filing in another state?

Pick a state to jump straight to its tax authority, business filing office, and official state website.

Choose a state

Tax authorityFlorida Dept. of Revenuefloridarevenue.com Business filingsSunbiz — FL Division of Corporationssunbiz.org State websiteFlorida official sitewww.myflorida.com

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