Profits Interests Under Rev Proc 93-27: A Guide to Tax-Free LLC Equity Grants
Profits interests let LLCs grant equity to service providers tax-free under IRS Rev Proc 93-27.
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PTET in 2026: The SALT Cap Workaround for S-Corps and Partnerships
A 2026 guide to the Pass-Through Entity Tax — how 36+ jurisdictions let S-corps and partnerships convert capped state income taxes into a fully deductible federal business expense, even after OBBBA raised the SALT cap to $40,400.
Schedule M-1 and M-3: Reconciling GAAP Book Income to Taxable Income
Schedule M-1 and M-3 reconcile GAAP book income to taxable income on Form 1120. Learn the $10M and $50M asset thresholds, permanent vs.
Section 163(j) Business Interest Limitation: The 30% ATI Cap and OBBBA's EBITDA Restoration
OBBBA permanently restored the EBITDA-based ATI calculation for Section 163(j) starting in 2025, expanding deductible business interest for capital-intensive companies. A guide to the 30% cap, the ~$31M small business exemption, the 35% syndicate trap, EBIE allocations from partnerships, S-corp differences, and Form 8990 reporting.
The QBI Deduction Decoded: How Section 199A Can Cut Your Tax Bill by 20%
Section 199A lets pass-through owners deduct up to 20% of qualified business income. This guide covers the 2026 thresholds, W-2 wage and UBIA limits, the SSTB trap, rental real estate safe harbor, the aggregation election, and the new $400 minimum deduction.
How to File Your Business Taxes: A Practical Guide for Sole Props, LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps
A step-by-step walkthrough of business tax filing by entity type — Schedule C for sole props, Form 1065 for partnerships, 1120-S for S-corps, and 1120 for C-corps — with 2026 deadlines, document checklists, audit triggers, and when DIY software stops being enough.
LLC Taxes Explained: A Complete Guide for Single-Member, Multi-Member, and S-Corp Elections
A practical guide to how LLCs are actually taxed federally—disregarded entity, partnership, S-corp, or C-corp—when each classification makes sense, what the S-Corp election saves at $150K of profit, the 75-day Form 2553 deadline, and the six mistakes that most reliably trigger IRS audits.
Form 1065 Demystified: The Partnership Tax Return Every Multi-Member LLC Needs to Know
A working guide to IRS Form 1065 for multi-member LLCs and partnerships—what the information return reports, who must file, the March 16, 2026 deadline, the $260-per-partner monthly late penalty, and the bookkeeping habits that prevent K-1 errors.
What Happens If You Don't File Your LLC Taxes? Penalties, Consequences, and Fixes for 2026
A four-member LLC that files Form 1065 six months late owes about $6,240 in federal penalties before any state assessment. This 2026 guide details every federal and state penalty an LLC can face for non-filing, the cascade of secondary consequences, and the step-by-step path back to good standing — including how First-Time Abate can wipe out the entire federal penalty in a single phone call.
LLC Tax Filing Deadlines 2026: A Complete Calendar by Entity Type
A 2026 calendar of LLC tax deadlines by IRS classification — single-member LLCs file Schedule C on April 15, multi-member partnerships and S-corps file Forms 1065 and 1120-S on March 16, C-corps file Form 1120 on April 15. Covers Form 7004 extensions, quarterly estimates, and the $245-per-partner late-filing penalty.
Partnership Tax Deadlines 2026: Form 1065, K-1s, and the Penalties You Can't Afford to Miss
Calendar-year partnerships must file Form 1065 and issue Schedule K-1s by March 16, 2026. Late filing costs $255 per partner per month, up to 12 months. This guide covers every federal deadline, Form 7004 extensions, quarterly estimates, and the Rev. Proc. 84-35 safe harbor for small partnerships.
Tax Implications for Foreign-Owned US Businesses: A 2026 Compliance Guide
Foreign-owned US LLCs face a $25,000 Form 5472 penalty per missed filing, 30% default withholding on US-source income, and tighter 2026 BOI rules. This guide covers the entity choices, forms, treaty benefits, and bookkeeping habits non-resident owners need to stay compliant.