Let’s just clear up some myths about LLCs and the rush to make entity changes. Here are the high points:
Category Archives: Entities
Today TaxMama® hears from several people who have questions about tax returns for entities they created – but never used. This recent question from Debbie, on behalf of one her clients, is far too common.
Today TaxMama® hears from someone offline with this distressing observation. “A client for whom we do payroll has an entire team of high-powered accountants and attorneys. They got together and reviewed our client’s several business entities and decided to close a certain company as of the end of 2012. However, none of the experts bothered […]
Today TaxMama® hears from Tax455 in the TaxQuips Forum with this question. “If I earned $50k through eBay buying and selling phones, and $12k was profit, should I get a business license or incorporate for tax purposes? I did not hit the 200 transactions so I’m not sure if eBay will send me a tax […]
Today TaxMama® hears from Shar in the TaxQuips Forum, with this observation. “If you start an LLC and elect to have it be taxed as a C-Corp, does this election require you to follow all the ongoing requirements of your state for maintaining a C-Corp (corporate minutes, complete set of books, etc.)? Or can you […]
Today TaxMama® hears from Matt in the TaxQuips Forum, who asks a common type of question. “I would like to know if an LLC can also be an S Corporation and what the tax advantages would be?”
Today TaxMama® hears from Ann in the TaxQuips Forum, who has a very enthusiastic staff. To make a long story short: “Ann just converted her 25-year business to an S Corp. Her staff did the research and found a terrific health insurance policy. They want Ann to set up a flexible spending account so they […]
Today TaxMama hears from Carrie in the Tax Quips Forum, with a common question. “I am reading through your new edition of Small Business Taxes Made Easy and want to clarify. Should I treat my new network marketing business as a sole proprietorship business?”
Today TaxMama hears from Jeff in the TaxQuips Forum, who is unclear on the concept. Let’s look at just a portion of what he said. Jeff said, “My S-Corp does not have a separate checking account.”