Tag: Single-member LLC

Foreign-Owned Texas SMLLC: Form 5472 and Franchise-Tax Issues

If you’re a non-U.S. person owning a Single-Member LLC (SMLLC) in Texas, you have two compliance fronts: IRS reporting under Form 5472 and Texas Franchise Tax requirements. Missing either can lead to steep penalties or business forfeiture. Here’s what every foreign owner needs to know in 2025. What is a Foreign-Owned SMLLC? A foreign-owned SMLLC […]

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S-Corp vs LLC in Texas

Choosing between an LLC and an S-Corporation in Texas? While both can limit liability and offer pass-through taxation, they differ greatly in how the Texas Franchise Tax (margin tax) and federal payroll taxes apply. Here’s how to decide what’s best for your business in 2025. LLC vs S-Corp: Federal Classification At the federal level: A […]

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