Tax Genius · United States
LLC, S-Corp & Partnership Filing
Entity-classification and return support for LLCs, partnerships and S corporations.
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Frequently asked questions
How is an LLC taxed federally?
The LLC, S-Corp & Partnership Filing workflow is handled in sequence: Describe the tax situation and objective, Share the relevant facts and documents, and Tax Genius reviews the applicable rules and scope. IRS states an LLC may be taxed as a disregarded entity, partnership or corporation depending on members/elections.
What is the difference between an LLC and an S corporation?
IRS states an LLC may be taxed as a disregarded entity, partnership or corporation depending on members/elections. The practical impact is then tested against federal classification/election confirmation and owner/member/shareholder data collection.
When does a partnership file Form 1065?
Partnerships generally file Form 1065 and provide K-1s; qualifying S corporations file Form 1120-S and K-1s. The review starts with owner/member/shareholder data collection and entity return preparation.
What is a Schedule K-1?
For LLC, S-Corp & Partnership Filing, interpret the term in the context of the current authority rules and the taxpayer or business facts. The practical impact is then tested against entity return preparation and K-1 workflow.
Can an LLC elect corporate taxation?
IRS states an LLC may be taxed as a disregarded entity, partnership or corporation depending on members/elections. The decision uses federal classification/election confirmation and K-1 workflow and, where necessary, EIN and elections (e.g., Form 8832/2553 where relevant), payroll/compensation records, and ownership/capital data. Confirm the applicable period and current primary-authority rule cited on this page before acting.