Posts Tagged ‘S-corporation’

Is an LLC automatically taxed as an S-Corporation?

  • November 29th, 2023
  • David Greene
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The answer to this question is no, you have a choice.  When the LLC is formed, you choose how the LLC is to be taxed.  A single member LLC can be taxed either as an S-Corporation or as a Sole…

Tax tips for Start-ups

  • October 4th, 2022
  • David Greene
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Here are some tips relative to the financial and tax implications of a new business.  To make the best decisions, you should consult with an attorney or accountant when implementing these tips. (1) Pick a business structure – S or…

How likely is it for an S-Corporatoin to be audited?

  • April 6th, 2022
  • David Greene
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It is true that an S-corp or partnership is less likely to be audited than a sole proprietorship.  However, the IRS is increasing pass-through entity audits as their computers become more powerefu.  Also, several years ago the IRS was directed…

Hints to help new businesses stay out of tax trouble.

  • September 4th, 2019
  • David Greene
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There are many hints or suggestions I can give a new businessman, but I do not have that much room.  I will give you five very important hints to keep you straight with the IRS.  First, form your business as…

What are the odds of being audited.

  • March 5th, 2019
  • David Greene
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I get similar questions to this quite frequently. Here are some statistics from 2017.   Out of 150 million tax filers in 2017, here are some stats based on gross income and other factors:  Returns audited (a) for international taxpayers – 1…

What does the new Tax Reform mean for Pass Through Entities starting in 2018?

  • April 11th, 2018
  • David Greene
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One of the most significant changes under tax reform is the tax treatment of businesses. Unlike changes to the individual tax scheme, which are temporary and somewhat piecemeal, the changes to the business tax scheme are permanent and fairly thorough….

How many different ways can the IRS try to collect taxes I owe?

  • December 12th, 2017
  • David Greene
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This is a good question, but one that cannot be answered in a short space.  I will just discuss the primary methods. When one does not pay her taxes, she will first receive a friendly letter stating that she has…

Here are some important tax tips for new start-up companies.

  • October 3rd, 2017
  • David Greene
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Here are some tips relative to the financial and tax implications of a new business.  To make the best decisions, you should consult with an attorney or accountant when implementing these tips. (1) Pick a business structure – S or C…

What factors trigger a business audit?

  • June 6th, 2017
  • David Greene
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There are two basic ways the IRS chooses a Form 941 Employment tax return to audit: 1. A computer program detects a return that has incorrect amounts or 2. Information from compliance projects (news media, public records, etc.) suggests the…

All tax returns must be filed to submit an Offer in Compromise

  • April 25th, 2017
  • David Greene
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In order to be considered for an Offer in Compromise, the taxpayer must be current with all income tax return filings. If the taxpayer is a company, this requirement includes payroll tax and federal unemployment tax filings as well as…

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