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October 28, 2020
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LLC owned 100% by C-Corp - Tax Return and COA Question

  • October 28, 2020
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If we have an LLC that is owned 100% by a C-Corp is it considered a disregard entity for tax purposes since it would be owned by a single member?    Would you have to file form 1122 with the IRS or just file the 1120 tax return for the C-Corp and include the LLC's revenue, expenses, income, and etc. on the C-Corp's 1120 form?

 

I do have an inquiry to our CPA, but wanted to put this out there since I know others may have similar questions over time.

 

Also what equity accounts would the LLC have since it is owned 100% by the C-Corp?   Would it have:  Member Equity, Member Contributions, and Member Draw?    

 

I'm trying to wrap my head around how money would move between the parent and child company given that it is not a person.

 

I am new to this so appreciate your patience with me.

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M-MTax
Level 15
October 28, 2020

An LLC that is owned 100% by a C-Corp is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and would not have to file form 1122.....just the 1120 tax return for the C-Corp which would include the LLC's revenue, expenses, income, etc.

 

 

Rick19744
Level 13
Level 13
October 29, 2020

I agree with @M-MTax in that the C corporation does not file a form 1122. 

This SMLLC is not a subsidiary since it is a disregarded entity for tax purposes.

This SMLLC is treated as a division of the C corporation.  If you want, you can set up separate books and records internally to allow you to determine profitability levels, etc.

While the facts are limited, not sure the overall goals and what other operations are going on within the C corporation.  Having the one on one with your CPA should help provide a better understanding.

*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.