Everyone needs help with their home business. There’s so much to know and so many places claiming to have the answers.

Government websites are some of my favorites. Got a tax question? Check irs.gov first. Want to keep up on issues small businesses face? The SBA has a newsletter. This month they’re covering changes the IRS is making to the tax code, ways to minimize your tax bill, tax forms your small business must complete, and surviving tax season. Something of a theme this month, which makes sense considering tax time is rapidly approaching.

The FTC is also a great resource when you are researching online opportunities. They’ll tell you about common scams and much more.

Government websites can sometimes be difficult to navigate, but when you’re looking at legal issues, you need to look at the source, not just what someone else online is telling you. Take advantage of your local, state and federal government websites to keep your business legal.