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I started an llc on 12/31/2018 but did not get an EIN number until Jan 2019. do I file my expenses for the LLC for 2018 taxes of 2019. no profits this is a startup

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June 1, 2019
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You were open for business on 12/31/18?
Is this a Single Member LLC? Multi member? Did you elect to be taxed as a corporation?

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no we were not open for business that was when the llc was established only have start-up expenses. partnership llc

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If you have no income for 2018, you don’t file. You would claim your start up expenses on your first year‘s tax return that you have a gross operating income. There are several methods for claiming start up expenses depending on the type and dollar amount.