S Corp vs LLC (Should you choose an S-Corp status?)

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  • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
    @HowtostartanllcOfficial  4 роки тому +10

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  • @ZakiaRinggold
    @ZakiaRinggold 4 роки тому +440

    YOUR video was clear, succinct and informative. Thank you!!!
    I have asked this question to tax pros, business coaches, accountants and more each one left me scratching my head and more confused. I can now move forward with the decision that is right for me and my situation.

  • @DetermineBeauty
    @DetermineBeauty 4 роки тому +73

    Thank you so much, I was being pressured to change my llc status to a scorp and I havent even been in business 4 months yet so that means no profits. This video is exactly what i needed!

    • @forrealtyler
      @forrealtyler 3 роки тому +1

      What was the decision you made ? Did you elect scorp

    • @Daddyvader7
      @Daddyvader7 2 роки тому

      You’ve had no profits in 4 months. Not a good sign personally. Should have at least monthly profit for the business after you’ve payed yourself etc?

    • @mzwandiletitselonhlabatsi3504
      @mzwandiletitselonhlabatsi3504 Рік тому +2

      How is your Business going Today?

    • @heiscjay2
      @heiscjay2 Рік тому

      @@mzwandiletitselonhlabatsi3504 great question

    • @mollyringwerm9224
      @mollyringwerm9224 Рік тому

      same, the two accountants I've talked to literally defaulted on s-corp and I have no idea how much I'm going to make.

  • @Yulfi
    @Yulfi 4 роки тому +9

    This video beat the countless articles I've read in my efforts to understand all of this. Thank you!

  • @martydigiacomo7822
    @martydigiacomo7822 4 роки тому +8

    First video that enabled me to see clearly that I don't need an S-Corp LLC - at least not yet. Good to know I can change later and I liked the fact that you kept the video concise, to the point and not filled with stupid interruptions of what other video hosts must think are entertaining or "cute". Don't have time to waste in my business lifestyle. Thanks.

  • @bellemonde77
    @bellemonde77 3 роки тому +25

    Just what I needed. Just starting don't need S-Corp yet.

  • @Omnomtoto
    @Omnomtoto 2 роки тому +3

    This is the clearest explanation I've ever seen on the topic with concrete numbers. Thank you for putting this together!

  • @ChrisDoesWhat
    @ChrisDoesWhat 4 роки тому +21

    Great video! My wife and I are UA-camrs and Bloggers and thought we maybe should go S-Corp, but after your clear explanation, we aren't ready. We will stay an LLC and form an S-Corp tax structure later.

    • @mr_digdeeper
      @mr_digdeeper 2 роки тому +1

      How about an Uber driver like myself I want to operate under an LLC. But not sure if I should do scorp lol ughh 🤣😩

    • @Sublime08
      @Sublime08 2 роки тому

      @@mr_digdeeper I want to try uber black but I can't find no info what would be the best entity to form under. Were you able to find that info?

  • @TaraWagner
    @TaraWagner 2 роки тому +8

    Great vid! I love how you break down these 2 concepts making it easy for small biz bosses to understand. It's so important to know which one is right for you. It took me years to understand this and cost me tens of thousands of dollars, because I didn’t understand it when first getting started with my biz.

    • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
      @HowtostartanllcOfficial  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing about your experience! And thanks for watching too :) Hopefully your business is thriving by now! If you ever need guidance on anything else, drop us another comment

  • @QiYogaWithLuChin
    @QiYogaWithLuChin 2 роки тому +2

    This video is awesome. You helped to clear my questions whether to form a LLC with S-corp status. Thank you so much!

  • @WillEvans
    @WillEvans 4 роки тому +2

    Best video on this! I’ve been researching for weeks lol thank you!

  • @alfredo7476
    @alfredo7476 2 роки тому +2

    Been watching vids for 2hr.30 and this nailed it with all the precision needed. thanks**

  • @cobaltfirearminstruction2003
    @cobaltfirearminstruction2003 Рік тому +4

    Informative, no BS, short, sweet and to the point. Thank you for putting together such a succinct overview with some great points to consider. Best explanation I’ve seen yet.

  • @jordanstreeter5157
    @jordanstreeter5157 5 років тому +40

    Amazing video. thank you so much! Great pacing, well written, super informative, nice editing and animations to break up potential monotony. Very very well done. as a video editor myself send regards to the creative team and let them know they did an awesome job.

  • @jstriker623
    @jstriker623 5 років тому +12

    4:30 tells you all you need to know about the IRS...big, intimidating, and in charge....so don't mess with them! Great video-

  • @Glenn.Cooper
    @Glenn.Cooper 5 років тому +34

    Great video - well organized and understandable. Much appreciated!

  • @aroran412
    @aroran412 Рік тому

    Just the confirmation I needed. We have been paying too much tax as LLC, now I understand how we could save as SCorp. Thanks so much.

    • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
      @HowtostartanllcOfficial  Рік тому

      Wow, it's great to be able to make a tangible impact for our UA-cam and website visitors! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us.
      We offer a wide variety of free resources at TRUiC.com. Best of luck to you.

  • @movingamountain
    @movingamountain Рік тому +2

    Thank you! This saved me a lot of energy and prevented a lot of stress.

  • @lucienArindelDomingo
    @lucienArindelDomingo Рік тому +1

    excellent surface information. Clear and straight to the point.

  • @carlakrebs4013
    @carlakrebs4013 2 роки тому +2

    I found this very helpful. I am not a business person and he made this easy for me to understand. Thanks!

  • @amoslonokailua-hewett9992
    @amoslonokailua-hewett9992 4 роки тому +3

    Your video and explanations were very clear. The presentation was well done. I have researched S-corp an LLC designations but could not wrap my brain around it all. Your video really cleared it all up for me. Thank you so much.

  • @juliozavala885
    @juliozavala885 3 роки тому +1

    Boom you made those so clear and understanding. Thanks boss man.

  • @willtrigo151
    @willtrigo151 4 роки тому +2

    Explained very well. Planning on making a lot of money right away, S Corp. Not sure or just want it easier to invest back into the business, LLC. Well said. It always was confusing that I HAD to pay a reasonable salary with the S Corp with a small start up that generated little to no revenue. I should have left that as an LLC. Now I know when to use what entity for which businesses. Thank you

  • @jokesalamidesigns
    @jokesalamidesigns 2 роки тому

    Thank you and thank God for finding this video, I was upset when I tried to apply last night via IRS website and system cut me off at 10pm. I was planning to apply again only to come on UA-cam to verify and learn more. After reading so many articles, kindle books and postponing applying because I was not sure which entity to pick this video helped me a lot.

  • @JonJones-nx7rb
    @JonJones-nx7rb 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, what an exceptional video, and so well articulated!

  • @KemeticCenteredLiving
    @KemeticCenteredLiving 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, this video was very helpful.

  • @nazkr1919
    @nazkr1919 Рік тому +1

    The best explanation ever, thank you
    😊!

  • @nestorgalo5975
    @nestorgalo5975 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for clarifying the difference... making it simple.

  • @MichaelAMalry
    @MichaelAMalry Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant video. Clear, concise, and very well explained without using a bunch of financial jargon only financial heads would understand. Thanks Bro! Cheers!

    • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
      @HowtostartanllcOfficial  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback! We have to give some credit to our CEO and founder for his approach to explaining S corp-- simplicity and common sense are always the best approach.
      So, we have to ask, does electing S corp make sense for your business?

    • @MichaelAMalry
      @MichaelAMalry Рік тому

      @@HowtostartanllcOfficialyes it does.

  • @nyccotuscani6647
    @nyccotuscani6647 3 роки тому +3

    You tackled all my concerns...Thank you

  • @jwhite5905
    @jwhite5905 Рік тому +1

    This a great video! Provides clarity on the different classes. Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @robbydigital3649
    @robbydigital3649 4 роки тому +7

    Excellent explanation! S-Corp makes sense for my business.

    • @bobsmith6953
      @bobsmith6953 4 роки тому +1

      Maybe.... maybe not. Are you a single member LLC without any employees? There is case law that suggests the IRS will consider all distributions as salary. It's complicated don't make decision on an 8 minute generic video.

  • @mr.mildsauce876
    @mr.mildsauce876 3 роки тому +2

    This was definitely clear and concise! Thank you for this information.

  • @julietapompo-lewis3895
    @julietapompo-lewis3895 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video! A wonderful breakdown.

  • @islandofthesun
    @islandofthesun 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks for this info. This helped me to decide what I need to do. I am going to stay a disregarded entity until I make a substantial profit from my business.

  • @Tori-xu2sk
    @Tori-xu2sk 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! This video helped me so much!

  • @leonnarddavis
    @leonnarddavis 2 роки тому +1

    Like wow, like.. this was super simple and understandable.
    Thank you so much.

  • @danpicocfp6276
    @danpicocfp6276 3 роки тому +2

    Great explanation. The visuals help a lot also.

  • @realBokidwell
    @realBokidwell Рік тому

    Easy to understand. Thank you for explaining

  • @genessissuarez916
    @genessissuarez916 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! Love the simplicity, thank you.

  • @paintball4908
    @paintball4908 3 роки тому +1

    Great speaker! Thanks for the help with my decision!

  • @raviray
    @raviray 3 роки тому +2

    This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for. It's month one after incorporating my LLC. I think I'll wait on this election :)

  • @androide89
    @androide89 4 роки тому +6

    This was an excellent video, straight to the point very informational thank you

  • @ltrotter636
    @ltrotter636 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video explanation, thank you!

  • @christinakilpatrick5968
    @christinakilpatrick5968 4 роки тому +6

    THIS WAS SO HELPFUL! THANK YOU!

  • @lorettawills5926
    @lorettawills5926 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this information. Very clear way of explaining.

  • @doverbryan581
    @doverbryan581 3 роки тому +2

    Good stuff. Keep it going. Clear, precise, on point. Thank you.

  • @qps
    @qps 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for tell the benefits of LLC AND S-CORP

  • @fatimamcclellan3605
    @fatimamcclellan3605 2 роки тому

    beautiful explanation thank you for the difference in tax classifications !!

  • @mollyringwerm9224
    @mollyringwerm9224 Рік тому +1

    this video was so helpful...thank you!

  • @kimblebreazell556
    @kimblebreazell556 3 роки тому +2

    This was so easy too understand
    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @godfatherfish230
    @godfatherfish230 3 роки тому +2

    SO informative. Thank you!

  • @mrtube827
    @mrtube827 4 роки тому +2

    This is an amazing video, wow thank you TRUiC

  • @savethewolves5628
    @savethewolves5628 3 роки тому +2

    Great job of explaining!

  • @Blah678
    @Blah678 3 роки тому +2

    You are very articulate sir. I appreciate the transparency. This explanation is straight to the point. I want to start a real estate investment business, so this is helpful. I appreciate this video sir.

    • @fabosbooms6592
      @fabosbooms6592 Рік тому

      If wanting to start a real estate investment business. What did you end up going with ? And how is it going if you started ?

  • @christopherjames5192
    @christopherjames5192 2 роки тому

    Thank you for getting right to the point and giving clear and concise information

  • @christiancassidy7743
    @christiancassidy7743 2 роки тому +1

    nice work homie

  • @kimbersutherland8950
    @kimbersutherland8950 Рік тому

    Very good information and easy to understand, thank you!

  • @whackyscripts6045
    @whackyscripts6045 3 роки тому +1

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  • @franduras09
    @franduras09 4 роки тому +2

    Great video. You made this so easy to understand.

  • @elohimp
    @elohimp 2 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU!!!! Incredibility helpful.

  • @thehypemanalex
    @thehypemanalex 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the simple to follow and easy to understand video. The production value was very good as well.

  • @RCwithAdam1
    @RCwithAdam1 Рік тому +1

    Super helpful. Thanks!

  • @bradynhopkins7357
    @bradynhopkins7357 3 роки тому +1

    Best video I’ve seen. Thank you

  • @AhmedMD
    @AhmedMD 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome review! Thank you

  • @lbartistry4106
    @lbartistry4106 2 роки тому

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    • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
      @HowtostartanllcOfficial  2 роки тому

      So happy we could help! Let us know if we can guide you to any other resources :)

  • @IDCWoodcraft
    @IDCWoodcraft 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect video. Answered my question. Well put together.

  • @ARamseyGuy
    @ARamseyGuy 4 роки тому +14

    This was a huge help in wrapping my head around this. Thanks so much for the concise writing and good visuals. Much appreciated!

  • @hyojinlee
    @hyojinlee 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video!!

  • @robertoacevedo3805
    @robertoacevedo3805 2 роки тому

    Finally! A video that explains all this clearly!

  • @TonyTokes89
    @TonyTokes89 Рік тому +1

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  • @Ewokisic
    @Ewokisic 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! So concise and clear!

  • @Throzinator
    @Throzinator 8 місяців тому

    amazingly put together well done thank you!!

    • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
      @HowtostartanllcOfficial  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching, here's another helpful S Corp video that our viewers like:
      ua-cam.com/video/YlUM4IuYvTk/v-deo.html

  • @ShopEXtravagant
    @ShopEXtravagant 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @HeartOfAllCreation
    @HeartOfAllCreation 2 роки тому

    You guys are awesome!

  • @BBond88
    @BBond88 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. Thank You

  • @investmotivation1014
    @investmotivation1014 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video thanks for sharing!

  • @rolandoriggio5026
    @rolandoriggio5026 2 роки тому +2

    Do y'll have videos that go into depth as to the ways in how to reinvest in your company?

    • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
      @HowtostartanllcOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Currently, we do not, but that's a great suggestion! We might be able to make that happen, so stay tuned :)

    • @rolandoriggio5026
      @rolandoriggio5026 2 роки тому +2

      @@HowtostartanllcOfficial If I may add, the questions comes from the 3 drawbacks of an S-Corp section of the video. In efforts to start a business I've come to learn through this and several other videos about the tax benefits of an S-Corp however this in the first time that I learn about the drawback of reinvestment and it wasn't talked about in detail which lead me to think of these questions: 0) In what ways and through what services can the extra hassles and paperwork needed for an S-Corp be avoided or made easier to understand? 1) Why is there & what is the drawback to reinvesting into your company if you have filed taxes as an S-Corp? 2) How is there a benefit to reinvesting in a company if you've filed as an LLC? 4) Is it really a benefit from the financial stand point if I have to pay more taxes as an LLC? 3) How does one go about reinvesting in their company if they have filed their taxes as an S-Corp? 4) Would I be wrong if I underpaid myself a bit in order to keep more money in the company for let's say next year's marketing budget? 5) Would I be able to forgo distributions for one year in order to keep adding to my marketing budget? 6) What are key books to read in order understand tax rules on a deeper level?

    • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
      @HowtostartanllcOfficial  2 роки тому

      "0. An S Corp does not pay neither FICA nor self-employment taxes on distributions. Whether the ""extra hassles"" will be of starting an S Corp will be worth it will ultimately depend on the state of your business, and the consequent degree of distributions that will be distributed after you have paid yourself and any other "employee-owner" a "reasonable salary".
      1. If you have filed taxes as an S Corp, you will be required to pay yourself and any other owners a "reasonable salary". Since this is a requirement that must be satisfied, S Corp tax election can be disadvantageous when it comes to investing money back into your company because there will be less left --- you will not have the option of omitting your own or your partners salaries.
      2. Not sure what you mean by filing as an LLC. An LLC can elect to file as a corporation, or as a disregarded entity, or as a partnership.
      3. Reinvesting means simply not distributing profits to shareholders. The funds can lie idle (bolstering the balance sheet) or be spent to develop the business. Both are reinvesting.
      4. No, but you would have to retain funds for marketing by limiting distributions, not your salary.
      5. Yes. There is no mandate for an S Corp to pay distributions.
      6. Tax issues undergo constant change. It may be better to keep up to date by checking in to the IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center. We also recommend reviewing our What is an S Corporation article: howtostartanllc.com/what-is-an-s-corporation

  • @Occulusofdarkness
    @Occulusofdarkness 4 роки тому +2

    Well explained! You guys help a lot!

  • @Phatrinh87
    @Phatrinh87 3 роки тому +1

    clear and detailed explanation, thank you!

  • @AV-je5ic
    @AV-je5ic 2 роки тому

    This is an awesome video with great information. Thank you.

  • @davidacosta5470
    @davidacosta5470 2 роки тому

    Nicely put. Simple and informative. Aloha

  • @brittany4206
    @brittany4206 Рік тому +1

    This was great, thanks

  • @2009bowling
    @2009bowling 3 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful. Thank you!!

  • @XYRN02
    @XYRN02 4 роки тому

    Clear information and I really gathered information

  • @antahmad
    @antahmad 3 роки тому +1

    That was amazingly educational. Thanks!

  • @carriesolomonmusic
    @carriesolomonmusic 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video. I’ve been thinking seriously about forming an S Corp since I heard it can save thousands on taxes, but my freelance business only made 43,000 last year and I needed all of that just to live, so😂 I guess not worth it just yet? Maybe if I get closer to 80,000 this year, it might be worthwhile. I still might get my LLC, to protect myself from any legal issues, before then. I also don’t totally understand about the money pulled in after distributions…so if I plan to reinvest that into the company (on, say, continuing education), I should maybe NOT consider filing as an S Corp? I guess I don’t get where the IRS thinks that money is going then.

    • @HowtostartanllcOfficial
      @HowtostartanllcOfficial  9 місяців тому

      Hey, thanks for the questions!
      It makes a lot of sense for freelancers to be thinking about S Corp. And that's because freelancers often don't have a lot of overhead expenses or opportunities to "reinvest" in. And without those opportunities, freelancers (and electricians, plumbers, consultants, etc) just end up paying a lot in taxes because they take all the profit as income.
      Regarding your questions:
      Here's one of our newer S Corp videos. It explains things a little better, in my opinion: ua-cam.com/video/YlUM4IuYvTk/v-deo.html
      And here's our S Corp calculator (it will help you determine when you'll start saving, and how much): howtostartanllc.com/start-an-s-corp/s-corp-vs-llc-calculator
      Best of luck and let me know if you need more info!

  • @SaroLynchThomason
    @SaroLynchThomason Рік тому +1

    Very useful video. Thank you!

  • @emiliozevallos9387
    @emiliozevallos9387 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this great info!!!

  • @eelfood
    @eelfood 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video. Thank you so much !!!

  • @Johnged15
    @Johnged15 2 роки тому +1

    Great explanation.

  • @alopez7563
    @alopez7563 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for making this video....

  • @catropractor
    @catropractor Рік тому

    Thank you for this video. Very helpful!

  • @hahacomments1
    @hahacomments1 2 роки тому +1

    so good thank you

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    @Agent007xkgb 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @DanielRizza
    @DanielRizza Рік тому +1

    That was helpful. Thanks.

  • @andrewcowie6436
    @andrewcowie6436 3 роки тому +1

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    @LLO227 4 роки тому +4

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  • @jj-xk1nl
    @jj-xk1nl 3 роки тому

    Hey man great video i just got taxes 8k by the irs wished i had seen this video before much love from CALI

  • @twes619
    @twes619 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, excellent explanation, thank you!