text: ok, whats the best way to.....? i am wanting to run a business from home, mostly an online store, but i need help. where should i go to find out about local tax info, business licenses, and so on. you dont need a business license for an online store. however if you run a an formal store in the place you live or elsewhere you need to obtain a business license from the local govt of the area but in both cases you have to contact the irs for tax information. the irs have a website which you could consult for tax structure.