IRS principal business codes: What they are and how they're used

Using the right principal business code is crucial for your company's taxes—and the health of your industry as a whole.

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Connor Beaulieu

by Connor Beaulieu

Connor is a content strategist, journalist, and legal writer living and working in Chicago. Over the past decade, he'...

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Updated on: April 4, 2024 · 12 min read


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