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On L&I's web site Running a Business — What you need to do. Safety & health basics for small businesses. Licensing, registrations & certificates. Your responsibilities as an employer. What to do if your employees get injured. What you need to know about workers' comp insurance. L&I Online Claim and Account Center Detailed information on workers’ comp claims and accounts. Verify Workers’ Comp Premium Status Is your contractor up-to-date on workers’ comp insurance? More helpful topics for business…	Other resources Doing Business in Washington Find out how to start or expand a business in Washington, change its status, get licensed, get tax regulations, etc. Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource Get links to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Web site about starting and operating a business, employment taxes, tax law changes for business, business-related forms and publications, and online learning options. Industry-Specific Tax Information Learn directly from the IRS about important tax information specific to your industry or profession.