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posted Sep 16, 2024 7:58:04 AM

LLS as Election S corp

Have a new LLC with election of an S have filed 2553/ Do i need to also file a corporate return along with personal return.  I materially on work 5 hours a month on the business would I be exempt for SS tax , 

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Level 15
Sep 16, 2024 8:02:18 AM


Level 15
Sep 16, 2024 8:04:51 AM


Level 15
Sep 16, 2024 8:08:25 AM

Every person who participates in the S-corp, even the owner, must pay themself a fair salary for the amount of work performed. That salary is reported on a W-2 and is subject to social security, medicare, and income tax withholding, along with all other employee requirements in federal and state law (unemployment insurance, workers comp, etc.).  If you aren't sure what your profit will be, you could pay the salary in a lumps sum on December 31, if you want, rather than weekly or monthly, but you must take a fair salary.  Only after taking a fair salary, can you distribute any other profits.  You should really see a tax professional. 

Level 15
Sep 16, 2024 9:02:45 AM

The S-Corp return requires you to choose among buying Turbotax business to do the return yourself  - full PC or MAC require windows 10, Turbotax LIve https://turbotax.intuit.com/small-business-taxes/#explorenow , or use a pro