Do I have to file a 1099 for myself as I am a single person LLC. If not then how do I report how much I have paid myself from my business?

[diamondjeff]

I am filing my business taxes for the first time, business began in 2015. Is there somewhere that I can report that I have paid myself X amount. As all the business income is not what I actually earned, a lot was spent on buying tools and other expenses.

[Carl]

As the sole proprietor owner of a business, you report the income and expenses as a part of your personal tax return on SCH C. You do NOT pay yourself. The IRS considers and LLC to be a disregarded entity. This means that as far as the IRS is concerned, income  earned by the business IS income earned by you. So you will NOT issue yourself a W-2, a 1099-MISC or any other tax reporting document. It's not necessary and will just mess you up with the IRS.

[diamondjeff]

Thank you. I have called turbo tax several times and been on hold for 40 minutes waiting for someone to answer that question for me.

[Carl]

You and half a million other people on hold. It's busy this time of year, remember. But glad I could be of help.

[diamondjeff]

Oh I bet there are a lot of others on hold also. Would you know if I have to file state taxes for Florida also? It says I'm due $0 but I am being charged $36.99 to file them.

[Carl]

FL does not tax personal income. Never has.

[crismay08]

1. As a single-member LLC - what are the pros and cons of hiring yourself or filling 1099 for yourself?  (considering cost, deductions, credits)

2. As a single-member LLC - when is best to file your business revenue separate from personal taxes?  (Pros/Cons)

3. how to do it eight to avoid errors/red flags with IRS

4. Are there any free online tools to help complete a projected 941, 1099, K1, and schedule C to compare and determined best option self or/and when determine to hire or contract?

5. Any free online tools that will calculate SUTA/WC/UI and related taxes to pay IRS and State?

[Queenielu]

So it shouldn't matter even though your LLC is based at a low-taxed state? As an individual I'm a CA resident, but my LLC is in Wyoming.