1.     U.S. Federal Government Resources

The federal government provides a host of pertinent information and services to small businesses, including consulting services, tax information, export information and wage and hour information.

a. Income Tax Information
Internal Revenue Service
6320 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite #1000
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Information: (818) 756-4607 (800) 829-1040
Forms and Publications: (800) 829-3676

b. Internal Revenue Code -26 USC TITLE 26
USC Title 26: Searchable IRC Title 26 courtesy of Cornell University.

c. Employment Eligibility
Immigration and Naturalization Services
300 N Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(800) 375-5283

d. Export Information
Department of Commerce
2601 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92714
(949) 251-9001

e. Wage & Hour Information
Department of Labor
6150 Van Nuys Blvd Room 206
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5315 

f. Social Security Information
Social Security Administration
6501 Van Nuys Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Tel: (800) 772-1213 

g. Small Business Services
Small Business Administration
Los Angeles District Office
330 N Brand Suite 12000
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 552-3201  www.sba.gov

2.     State of California Resources

Many Cities in Los Angeles businesses will need to work with state agencies if they intend to incorporate their business, sell alcohol and other goods, hire employees, etc.

a.     Resale Number - Seller's Permit
State Board of Equalization
15350 Sherman Way Suite 250
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Tel: (818) 904-2300 Fax (818) 901-5252

b.    Payroll Taxes
State Employment Development Department
6550 Van Nuys Blvd. Room 210
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Tel: (888) 745-3886 www.edd.ca.gov

c.     Worker's Compensation
6150 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 105
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5367, (800) 736-7401

d.     Incorporation Information
California Secretary of State
300 S Spring Street Suite #12513
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 897-3062  www.ss.ca.gov