Our client, Individual #1, is currently earning $350k in gross receipts and $175k in gross profit, respectively, from his IT consulting business. In discussions with the client, we learned he wants to transition his sole proprietorship/LLC into either an S-Corp or C-Corp. I propose his reorganization as an S-Corp as although it limits his potential for equity investment, it provides both a liability and tax shield.
Corporate Formation 1) Section 351: Since Individual will be in control (80%+ ownership) of future corporation, he will not incur a taxable event a. Liability exceptions – tax avoidance or transfer was not for a bona fide business purpose b. If liabilities are in excess of Individual’s tax basis
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salary, bonus, interest or rent) * However, if these payments are unreasonable, then distribution is considered a ‘constructive dividend’ and is no longer deductible * Salaries are subject to self-employment tax 3) Access to capital unlimited by number of shareholders 4) Subject to double-taxation * Corporations incur taxes at the corporate level at marginal rates; while, distributions to shareholders are taxed at dividend rate
Corporate Tax Rate Schedule
2012
Taxable Income | Tax | < $50,000 | 15% of the taxable income | $50,000-$75,000 | $7,500 + 25% of taxable income over $50,000 | $75,000-$100,000 | $13,750 + 34% of taxable income over $75,000 | $100,000-$335,000
Elizabeth would recognize the gains received by the corporation and would be taxed at their marginal tax rate (IRC Section 351, n.d.).
In determining whether or not XYZ should elect to become an S-Corp, there are many advantages and disadvantages and various tax consequences that need to be weighed. The biggest advantage in electing S status is avoidance of the double taxation associated with C-Corps. This means that items of income, deduction, gain or loss are pass through to its owners and the entity itself is not subject to tax, thus there is only one level of taxation, at the shareholder level. Other advantages of becoming an S-Corp include not having to deal with the alternative minimum tax that may applies to C-Corps with greater than $7.5 million in annual gross receipts, and not having to convert to the accrual method of accounting when average gross receipts exceeds
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Good afternoon, Mr. Jones! As we delve deeper into the structure and establishing your C corporation we need to review the tax implications of compensation for you as well as your daughter. This memo will help to outline the tax effect of a salary as well as dividends and we I have detailed out some information on the ownership percentage for yourself as well as your daughter. Please reach out should you have any follow up questions.
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The purpose of this memo is to devise a practical estate plan for our client who has maintained a lucrative sole proprietorship conducting business in commercial real estate. The goal in our tax planning strategies will be to legally transition the $1 billion in assets to a family limited partnership (FLP). Additionally, the client would like to begin transferring proportional ownership of ninety percent of the company to his two children over the next thirty years and sell ten percent of the company to an unrelated third party. Furthermore, this task needs to minimize the client’s taxable estate substantially to reduce his estate tax liability at his death. Moreover, the most proactive method after the FLP is formed, is to
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Mr. Jones there was discussion of closing out your 401(k) and using that to help fund the business but I do not recommend doing so. Since you are over 59.5 years of age you will not have to pay a penalty for withdrawal however you will have to pay income taxes on the funds. Since you will be receiving a salary and potential bonus from the new corporation this could cause you to pay higher taxes. Also by withdrawing the funds it could reduce your retirement benefits for later when you look to actually retire. We can discuss retirement plans for the new corporation as well which can help you and potentially your daughter should you still hope to have her as a 40% owner.
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All of LT’s distributions, whether in the form of dividends or stock repurchases will be taxed at the investors personal rate. Buy shares and keeping cash in the firm will depend of the tax rate of the investors relative to that of the firm. Under the former option the money is taxed at the corporate rate and in the latter at personal rate.