LLS as Election S corp

[TxHarley]

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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@TxHarley wrote:

Do i need to also file a corporate return........

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Yes. You need to file Form 1120-S and issue a K-1 to the shareholder(s).

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@TxHarley wrote:

.......would I be exempt for SS tax , 

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You need to pay yourself a reasonable salary from which social security tax (FICA) would be deducted on the W-2 issued by the corporation.

Please consider seeking guidance from a local tax professional.

See https://taxexperts.naea.org/expertdirectory

[Opus 17]

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. 

[Mike9241]

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