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Can an LLC receive S corp. tax status?
Business owners should keep in mind that LLCs can request S corp. tax status. This allows your company to remain an LLC for legal purposes but gain the tax benefits of an S corp. To gain S corp. status, an … Continue reading
What are the benefits of an S corp.?
When business owners choose an S corp., it’s for the tax benefits. S corps. are more rigid and require more paperwork than LLCs, but they pay significantly less in employment taxes, which makes a big difference for highly profitable businesses. … Continue reading
What are the benefits of an LLC?
The title “limited liability corporation” sounds good to business owners, but what are the key benefits of an LLC? The main reasons business owners choose LLCs over S corps. are simplicity and flexibility. S corps. are subject to a number … Continue reading
What do LLCs and S corps. have in common?
Two key benefits offered by LLCs and S corps. are limited liability and “pass-through” taxation. Limited liability means that owners generally are not personally liable for the debts and liabilities of the business. “Pass-through” taxation allows these business entities to … Continue reading