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mehphp

Side business tax question

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Posted Jan 16, 2017, 1:30 PM UTC

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It all depends (I know, we all hate answers that start with that..) on your state, your personal finances, finances of the business.

IF she's an employee:

  • you might lose writing off some of her expenses
  • higher accounting costs for employees paperwork/compliance etc

IF she's a part-owner:

  • able to write off all business related expenses
  • a lot simpler accounting/paperwork

Putting on her name only:

  • I can't think of any advantages, but less less flexibility for you to be active in the business (like talking with banks, signing stuff, estate planning...)

If you have an accountant and/or a Tax preparer, it's a good idea to ask them. If you don't have one, you might want to invest a few hours worth of consulting on the matter, so that they can give you an answer based on your situation.

Also check https://www.score.org/

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