Based on your facts I have the following comments:When you have a multi-member LLC you have a number of options as to entity choice:The default is to be treated as a partnershipYou can elect to be an association and then taxed as a C corporationIf you are an association you can also elect to be treated as an S corporationIf the husband and wife are in a community property state, they may qualify as a qualified joint venture. However, Colorado is not a community property state so this is not an option.It appears that you chose the default, which is to be taxed as a partnership.You cannot just choose to be a partnership one year and then change to an other entity type without some type of notification to the IRS which may or may not have tax consequences.A multi-member LLC can become a single member LLC (SMLLC), however, for this to occur the LLC needs to go from two members to a single member. For you to do this, you would need to "buyout" one of the member's. I realize this may seem odd if you are married, but the fact is, this is a two member LLC.Going from a partnership to a SMLLC is discussed in IRS revenue procedure 99-6. This most likely will not be a significant issue for you since you are married, and I assume filing a joint tax return.Additionally, since you organized the LLC under state law, there may be some state filings required with the Colorado Secretary of State.So if you do "buyout" one of the members, then you file a form 1065 through the date of the purchase and the final 1065 is due the 15th day of the third month following the month of the buyout / termination of the multi-member LLC. Include a statement with the final form 1065 that the LLC terminated in accordance with Revenue Procedure 99-6.Once the entity becomes a SMLLC, the activity will then be required to include the activity on the 1040 Sch C.

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herbtanz

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What tax form do I use to report changing a multi-member LLC to a single member LLC?

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June 3, 2019
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Best answer by Rick19744

Based on your facts I have the following comments:

When you have a multi-member LLC you have a number of options as to entity choice:

The default is to be treated as a partnership
You can elect to be an association and then taxed as a C corporation
If you are an association you can also elect to be treated as an S corporation
If the husband and wife are in a community property state, they may qualify as a qualified joint venture. However, Colorado is not a community property state so this is not an option.

It appears that you chose the default, which is to be taxed as a partnership.
You cannot just choose to be a partnership one year and then change to an other entity type without some type of notification to the IRS which may or may not have tax consequences.
A multi-member LLC can become a single member LLC (SMLLC), however, for this to occur the LLC needs to go from two members to a single member. For you to do this, you would need to "buyout" one of the member's. I realize this may seem odd if you are married, but the fact is, this is a two member LLC.
Going from a partnership to a SMLLC is discussed in IRS revenue procedure 99-6. This most likely will not be a significant issue for you since you are married, and I assume filing a joint tax return.
Additionally, since you organized the LLC under state law, there may be some state filings required with the Colorado Secretary of State.
So if you do "buyout" one of the members, then you file a form 1065 through the date of the purchase and the final 1065 is due the 15th day of the third month following the month of the buyout / termination of the multi-member LLC. Include a statement with the final form 1065 that the LLC terminated in accordance with Revenue Procedure 99-6.
Once the entity becomes a SMLLC, the activity will then be required to include the activity on the 1040 Sch C.

Rick19744

Level 13

Need some additional information:
1) What occurred to have the change?
2) What type of business is the entity?
3) What assets does the entity have?
4) When did the change become effective during 2018?

*A reminder that posts in a forum such as this do not constitute tax advice.Also keep in mind the date of replies, as tax law changes.

herbtanzAuthor

Level 2

Husband & wife LLC will become just husband
Real estate
0 assets
Plan to do this in 2019

Rick19744

Level 13

5) What state are you in?
6) What is the reason for the change?
7) Are you still husband and wife?
Depending on the responses, there may be a couple of additional questions.

Certain events must occur to make this change so I want to make sure I understand the facts before providing some guidance.

*A reminder that posts in a forum such as this do not constitute tax advice.Also keep in mind the date of replies, as tax law changes.

herbtanzAuthor

Level 2

5) Colorado 6) 1065 too complicated an $$, want to use single-member LLC 7)Yes, still married.

Rick19744

Answer

Level 13

Based on your facts I have the following comments:

When you have a multi-member LLC you have a number of options as to entity choice:

The default is to be treated as a partnership
You can elect to be an association and then taxed as a C corporation
If you are an association you can also elect to be treated as an S corporation
If the husband and wife are in a community property state, they may qualify as a qualified joint venture. However, Colorado is not a community property state so this is not an option.

It appears that you chose the default, which is to be taxed as a partnership.
You cannot just choose to be a partnership one year and then change to an other entity type without some type of notification to the IRS which may or may not have tax consequences.
A multi-member LLC can become a single member LLC (SMLLC), however, for this to occur the LLC needs to go from two members to a single member. For you to do this, you would need to "buyout" one of the member's. I realize this may seem odd if you are married, but the fact is, this is a two member LLC.
Going from a partnership to a SMLLC is discussed in IRS revenue procedure 99-6. This most likely will not be a significant issue for you since you are married, and I assume filing a joint tax return.
Additionally, since you organized the LLC under state law, there may be some state filings required with the Colorado Secretary of State.
So if you do "buyout" one of the members, then you file a form 1065 through the date of the purchase and the final 1065 is due the 15th day of the third month following the month of the buyout / termination of the multi-member LLC. Include a statement with the final form 1065 that the LLC terminated in accordance with Revenue Procedure 99-6.
Once the entity becomes a SMLLC, the activity will then be required to include the activity on the 1040 Sch C.