Looking for advice on S-Corp

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Kalista, Jul 14, 2009.

  1. Kalista

    Kalista Bobtail Member

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    I am an o/o for England, I live in CA and want to become an s-corp. I have been hearing more and more about drivers doing this. Tried to search online but don't understand all of the "jargen" and lawyers are 250 for a consult. Would appreciate any advice/knowledge on the subject
     
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  3. Crash935

    Crash935 Medium Load Member

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    I hate to say this,

    But,

    Your asking truck drivers for legal advice?????

    How do you know that a LLC wont suite your tax needs better?

    Spend the 250, just make it worth your time and have a nice long list of questions for him when you go in.
     
  4. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    The tax ramifications of an S Corp are that you are shielded to some extent like you are with an LLC.

    However, the income or loss on the S corp flows through to the stockholders. It is a corporation with assets that require a separate checking account and you cannot just remove money without accounting for it. This is the same for the LLC as well.

    You have restrictions on the S corp for employee salary and benefits.

    What is the reason you want an S corp?

    I assume you have been listening to some of the trucker radio programs.
     
  5. JohnBoy

    JohnBoy Road Train Member

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    My Accountant took care of all the paperwork and filings to get my S-Corp established. It was very easy and took just a few weeks to get all my papers from the government and the state. That was 5 yrs ago and everything has worked out as expected with taxes and income. All my earnings go through my corp. as does my wifes real estate commissions. The tax benefits have helped us tremendously.
     
  6. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    I can probably guess where and how.

    I have prepared manhy of these returns over the years.
     
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