Written by a team of experts, this book explains conversions of existing partnerships and corporations to limited liability companies with in-depth legal, tax, and practical implications. It also details procedures from start to finish, including knowing when to use, how to form, and how to dissolve limited liability companies with federal tax treatment of each step. Topics discussed include: comparing LLCs to S Corporations and Partnerships and exploring the reasons LLCs may want to elect to be taxed as corporations - forming the LLC - withholding taxes on payments to foreign LLCs - converting accounting and law firms to LLPs - dissolution and liquidation - and more.

Federal and State Taxation of Limited Liability Companies provides clear and reliable guidance on what the latest tax treatment is for limited liability companies and what it means for your clients or your business. It answers all of your questions with an analysis of all federal tax issues applicable to LLCs with detailed references to related Code Sections and Treasury Regulations, plus cases, revenue rulings and private letter rulings. It provides a state-by-state analysis of state tax laws and filing requirements in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with references to the applicable tax forms and places of filing listed. It explains how to prepare the most common LLC tax forms, state tax forms, checklists, practice tips, tables, and examples. This comprehensive manual offers scrupulous and exhaustive coverage of LLC taxation that accountants, tax attorneys, and CPAs working with LLCs will find invaluable.

Written by a team of experts, this book explains conversions of existing partnerships and corporations to limited liability companies with in-depth legal, tax, and practical implications. It also details procedures from start to finish, including knowing when to use, how to form, and how to dissolve limited liability companies with federal tax treatment of each step. Topics discussed include: