The sole proprietorship and limited liability company (LLC) business models are common options for businesses owned by an individual, although the LLC model can also function as a multi-owner ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Feb. 22, 2015 edition of the Courier & Press. An LLC, or limited liability company, protects its owners from personal liability — but it’s not ...

When they incorporate, many businesses form as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). An LLC is a corporate structure that’s a separate entity from the person(s) forming it. It also requires the owners ...

When starting a business, one of the first big decisions you’ll face is choosing the right business entity. Should you go solo as a sole proprietor or form a Limited Liability Company (LLC)? Each ...

Although both structures offer liability protections, LLCs are best for tax flexibility and corporations are ideal for raising capital. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

A limited liability company is a business form that attracts individuals looking for a corporation's protection from liability and a partnership's pass-through taxation. Generally, forming an LLC ...

Ambiguity in the tax law often provides opportunities for taxpayers. For nearly three decades, how earnings of a limited liability company (LLC) are reported for self-employment tax purposes has been ...

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