This week’s question comes from Nikki, an LLC member. I am a member in an LLC. My neighbor is a member and receives a paycheck, but I’ve been told that I can’t receive a paycheck. Can an LLC member receive a paycheck from the LLC? Answer: For federal tax purposes, an...
Question of the Week: Do I Need a Separate EIN for My Single Member LLC?
This week’s question comes from Kevin, a sole proprietor. I am forming an LLC and will be converting from a sole proprietorship to a single member LLC, but still taxed as a sole proprietor. Do I need a separate EIN for my single member LLC? Answer: As explained...
Tip of the Week: Payroll Tax Change Deadline Looms for Certain LLCs and Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiaries
In TD 9356, the Internal Revenue Service made final the regulations on disregarded entities effective August 16, 2007. In order to allow taxpayers sufficient time to make the changes required by the regulations, the IRS delayed the effective date for the payroll tax...
Question of the Week: Can Sole Proprietors Pay Themselves Wages?
This week’s question comes from Jon, a sole proprietor: I run my business as a sole proprietorship. Can I pay myself wages and withhold taxes? Answer: Sole proprietors are considered self-employed and are not employees of the sole proprietorship. They cannot pay...
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