📏CPA EXAM PREP

Limited Liability Companies

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What is the main tax consequence of electing C corporation treatment for an LLC?

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Entity-level tax under Subchapter C.

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What is the main tax consequence of default partnership treatment for a multi-member LLC?

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Subchapter K pass-through taxation applies.

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Why might a profitable SMLLC elect S corporation status?

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To reduce self-employment tax on residual profits.

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Why is an LLC's federal tax treatment not determined by state law status alone?

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Because the IRC has no separate LLC tax regime; check-the-box controls.

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