Partnership Tax Return Cannot be Corrected by Amended Tax Return

In U.S. v. Stewart, No. 15-20596, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the taxpayer was not entitled to a tax refund that was based on a corrected Schedule K-1 received from a partnership the taxpayer owned. The question on appeal was whether a partnership tax return can be corrected by filing an amended […]

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Using a Subchapter S Corporation to Reduce Payroll Taxes for a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership?

Using A Subchapter S Corporation To Reduce Payroll Taxes For A Sole Proprietorship Or Partnership?

Sole proprietors and partners who provide services to their partnership business have to pay self-employment taxes on the income they earn from the business. Self-employment taxes include Social Security and Medicare taxes. The owner of the sole proprietorship is then able to deduct one half of this amount in determining his federal income tax liability.… Continue reading Using a Subchapter S Corporation to Reduce Payroll Taxes for a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership?

Taxes & Limited Liability Companies

Taxes & Limited Liability Companies

The Limited Liability Company or LLC is a legal entity formed with the state. Once formed, taxpayers have the ability to determine how the LLC is taxed for Federal income tax purposes. This presents a number of issues that have to be considered for LLC owners. Income Taxes & LLCs The IRS regards a single… Continue reading Taxes & Limited Liability Companies