There are still benefits to an LLC if you’re alone. Suggesting that everyone is committing tax fraud is speculative at best. Fun fact, she actually was audited for 2017-2019 because of shit her ex husband did, and no tax fraud (on her part, he was definitely guilty and we successfully argued for Innocent Spouse Relief). You can also pay yourself dividends which are taxed at a lower rate, though the IRS checks this income to make sure you aren’t using this stupidly.
Generally, you’re protected with your assets, piercing the veil can only occur if there’s egregious fraud and clearly no separation between yourself and the business. Just keep your business and personal accounts separate and you’ll have the legal protections.
Edit: I went back and asked her and there’s definitely tax benefits, she files as an s corp and it saves a bunch on taxes. It’s more expensive to file so the income must be over like $70k-$80k to really make it worth it.
It doesn’t have to be egregious. I seriously doubt she has legitimate business expenses above $29,200, assuming you’re filing jointly.
Sorry, a bit frustrated as someone who does everything above board but sees all these pavement princess 4x4 lifted trucks running around with commercial bumper stickers who clearly aren’t running a real business.
She does exceed that in cost of goods sold actually, we have whole ass pallets of wood slices in the garage. She makes a $15k order alone every year for Christmas.
If it helps, we don’t deduct anything for our vehicles. We technically could do miles or gas for travel to shows but it’s relatively little.
There are still benefits to an LLC if you’re alone. Suggesting that everyone is committing tax fraud is speculative at best. Fun fact, she actually was audited for 2017-2019 because of shit her ex husband did, and no tax fraud (on her part, he was definitely guilty and we successfully argued for Innocent Spouse Relief). You can also pay yourself dividends which are taxed at a lower rate, though the IRS checks this income to make sure you aren’t using this stupidly.
Generally, you’re protected with your assets, piercing the veil can only occur if there’s egregious fraud and clearly no separation between yourself and the business. Just keep your business and personal accounts separate and you’ll have the legal protections.
Edit: I went back and asked her and there’s definitely tax benefits, she files as an s corp and it saves a bunch on taxes. It’s more expensive to file so the income must be over like $70k-$80k to really make it worth it.
It doesn’t have to be egregious. I seriously doubt she has legitimate business expenses above $29,200, assuming you’re filing jointly.
Sorry, a bit frustrated as someone who does everything above board but sees all these pavement princess 4x4 lifted trucks running around with commercial bumper stickers who clearly aren’t running a real business.
She does exceed that in cost of goods sold actually, we have whole ass pallets of wood slices in the garage. She makes a $15k order alone every year for Christmas.
If it helps, we don’t deduct anything for our vehicles. We technically could do miles or gas for travel to shows but it’s relatively little.