Sole Proprietor or LLC - Which is Right for My Business?

Explaining the difference between LLC and sole proprietor - Deciding if your business should be a sole proprietor or a limited liability company (LLC) can mean the difference between saving costly setup and annual fees, saving thousands per year in taxes, an protecting yourself and your personal assets.
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0:00 Intro
0:27 What is a sole proprietor
0:50 Defaulted to SP - so do I have to file other paperwork?
1:23 SP can operate under their legal name
1:53 SP owner + business are one and the same
2:15 LLC separated business + personal
2:19 SP does not offer asset protection - LLC does
2:58 LLC disregarded entity - taxes pass through
3:10 LLC have the option to ELECT S corp tax classification
3:31 Understanding S Corp election is important to weighing the benefits
3:55 TAX SAVINGS for some with LLC taxed as an S-Corp explained
5:03 LLC as and S-Corp must pay yourself as an employee on payroll
5:48 SP fees are low
6:05 LLC annual tax, setup costs
6:40 QUICK RECAP of important points
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  • @ginnysilver
    @ginnysilver2 жыл бұрын

    INCFILE for filing your LLC $0 + state fees (affiliate link): shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=617326&u=709885&m=53954&urllink=&afftrack= CAL GOLD for researching what permits/licenses are needed for your CA business: www.calgold.ca.gov/ **Timestamps** 0:00 Intro 0:27 What is a sole proprietor 0:50 Defaulted to SP - so do I have to file other paperwork? 1:23 SP can operate under their legal name 1:53 SP owner + business are one and the same 2:15 LLC separated business + personal 2:19 SP does not offer asset protection - LLC does 2:58 LLC disregarded entity - taxes pass through 3:10 LLC have the option to ELECT S corp tax classification 3:31 Understanding S Corp election is important to weighing the benefits 3:55 TAX SAVINGS for some with LLC taxed as an S-Corp explained 5:03 LLC as and S-Corp must pay yourself as an employee on payroll 5:48 SP fees are low 6:05 LLC annual tax, setup costs 6:40 QUICK RECAP of important points

  • @snoope5967

    @snoope5967

    2 жыл бұрын

    So helpful 😝

  • @nancyharris7715

    @nancyharris7715

    2 жыл бұрын

    😁

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@snoope5967 :)

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nancyharris7715 :)

  • @Michael9-23-15
    @Michael9-23-152 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for all your past help with EDD. Your channel is awesome👍

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome - how are you doing, Michael?

  • @Michael9-23-15

    @Michael9-23-15

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ginnysilver I'm doing okay, I can relax now that my EDD problems are done with. Thank you.

  • @nancyharris7715

    @nancyharris7715

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I'm so relieved to be off EDD 🤗

  • @Michael9-23-15
    @Michael9-23-152 жыл бұрын

    Always helpful info.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @george-st-george
    @george-st-george2 жыл бұрын

    thank you.....very detailed and organized ,,,as always.!!!!!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Lavonne9870
    @Lavonne98702 жыл бұрын

    As always, thank you for explaining things slowly, clearly, and repeatedly. 👍

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    We appreciate your support :)

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @stardust8989
    @stardust89892 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ginny!!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sharilevy1217
    @sharilevy12172 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ginny... hope all is well with you. You continue to always put out very useful information!!!

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your support!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @yoursadness938
    @yoursadness9382 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ginny 💖🤗

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @SirenASMR_
    @SirenASMR_2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for helping us . I had to file a DBA but was confused about S corporation/ LLC . Right now I am a sole proprietor .

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @janetcarroll8863
    @janetcarroll88632 жыл бұрын

    Good information 👍

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @Michael9-23-15
    @Michael9-23-152 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🙏.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome!!

  • @pamelajj8082
    @pamelajj80822 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ginny.☮💜

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @nancyharris7715
    @nancyharris77152 жыл бұрын

    Happy Friday 🎉🥳

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same to you 🙏

  • @raymondchen1508
    @raymondchen15082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the KZread video very much also.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @debbiehall4745
    @debbiehall47452 жыл бұрын

    Happy Halloween, Ginny! 🎃

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    👻

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @Godsgirl73
    @Godsgirl732 жыл бұрын

    Great information..

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @Michael9-23-15
    @Michael9-23-152 жыл бұрын

    Another support message!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊😊😊

  • @nancyharris7715

    @nancyharris7715

    2 жыл бұрын

    All day Long ❗

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nancyharris7715 :)

  • @lawerencebly9841
    @lawerencebly98412 жыл бұрын

    Good work

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @SoCalburro
    @SoCalburro2 жыл бұрын

    Stop with that hot top! Lol Good job on the info. You are on the pulse. Tons of people are making vertical movements, going into business themselves, or have investments.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @davmun34
    @davmun342 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ginny, hey do you have a video out on how a business owner can write off their pay compensation to theirselves as a tax deduction? Thank you

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's not a tax deduction - unless you are an S corp or other etnity where you are your own EMPLOYEE, paying yourself a paycheck with FICA/payroll taxes etc.

  • @marthaperez550
    @marthaperez5502 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ginny, I received a letter from edd. It is a notice of amended unemployment insurance award. It seems as though I qualified for another year. It shows the amount of money I will be paid per week however I have not been able to certify.

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    You nay need to call into EDD to clarify your situation. These are all of Ginny's calling suggestions: Claimyr is the easiest way to get through and protects you from dropped calls if it is a fit for you (affiliate link below saves you $5 on your first call) the feedback from subscribers has been overwhelmingly positive: join.claimyr.com/7d3d41 Is it safe: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eK2BqNmfdLCXdM4.html Watch the 25 numbers to call EDD video and try all of the branch phone numbers, job centers, and other lines which may apply to your issue: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g46Ito9xfLayc7A.html Try the 134 trick which works for some with many tries: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4Spzph9Xbu-XbA.html Contact your assembly member if you can't get through - they have been very helpful in assisting many claimants in acting as a liaison between the claimant and EDD to help them get paid: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amended means they are changing something about a prior claim. I would make sure you are viewing the dates for the claim and understanding that PEUC, Fed Ed, and PUA have all ended. If it is a regular UI claim, new claims take up to 3 weeks to certify.

  • @scottiecrook7898
    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ginny 👋

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi!!

  • @traceymallard
    @traceymallard2 жыл бұрын

    How do I change over from LLC to sole proprieter?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    You would need to close the LLC, and then get a business license + seller's permit + DBA as a sole proprietor.

  • @samuelmejia6289
    @samuelmejia62898 ай бұрын

    Which LLC do you recommend for a small coffee shop business? With or without the S Corp?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    8 ай бұрын

    This depends on your income. If you have enough regular steady profit to hire yourself as an employee, put yourself on payroll for a regular reasonable salary and cover those expenses then an S corp may save you money in self employment tax - always check with a tax professional before electing s corp status

  • @traceymallard
    @traceymallard2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't even started my business yet, I just wanted to sell T-shirts but I haven't started yet. No website or anything, I just registered as a LLC, and now I need to be a sole proprietor, because I will have to pay a 800$ tax next year, and I don't expect I will have this. I live in California.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you formed your LLC - you would be required to pay the annual tax for the year - consult a CPA for questions surrounding this. The FTB states that the yearly tax will be due, even if you are not conducting business, until you cancel your LLC. You have until the 15th day of the 4th month from the date you file with the SOS to pay your first-year annual tax. This explains how to close your LLC: www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/tax-news/may-2018/how-to-close-a-california-business-entity.html

  • @traceymallard

    @traceymallard

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ginnysilver Okay 👍 thanks so much Ginny!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@traceymallard ❤️

  • @shaolinxzid877
    @shaolinxzid8772 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ginny I have a question please about Golden stimulus check. Is there anyway to check when it’s coming, like website or contacting someone? My friend just got his check but I don’t. And I’m qualified. Thank you

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately no there is not

  • @shaolinxzid877

    @shaolinxzid877

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ginnysilver ok. Thank you Ginny for your reply

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @Michael9-23-15
    @Michael9-23-152 жыл бұрын

    Support comment!

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're the best!!

  • @davidcole8812
    @davidcole88129 ай бұрын

    Hi Ginny. Your business coaching is excellent Going to need you help setting up a new photo business.

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Full length video on starting a photography business is in my videos ❤️

  • @SoCalburro
    @SoCalburro2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Halloween! Spooky thing is tomorrow. OMG next video: Those who were unable to make rent for 11/2021. How is everyone coping? Job, income, housing options, etc.

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    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏

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    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

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    @DigitalMoneyMichelle2 жыл бұрын

    💜

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    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤗

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @mizzstarr510
    @mizzstarr5102 жыл бұрын

    Do you do mentorship?

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    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I am not accepting new coaching clients at this time, but you can enter your contact email in this link to get on my mailing list which will be notified when I open up to new students: ginnysilver.mykajabi.com/self-employment-livestream

  • @marisolguzman6014
    @marisolguzman60142 жыл бұрын

    Is incfile better than legalzoom ?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Incfile is $0 plus state fees. Legalzoom starts at $80 + state fees.

  • @sharilevy1217
    @sharilevy12172 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if your name of the business can still be an entity in a S - Corp. Some people don't want their real name to be known?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    An S-Corp is just a taxation classification that can be elected for an LLC. An LLC would have a registered business name - yes. However your name would be listed on the secretary of state and articles of incorporation filings which are public filings required for an LLC.

  • @carlheller4359
    @carlheller43592 жыл бұрын

    What if I want to be a "non-profit sole proprietorship entity?"

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is not possible - sole proprietorships are for profit ventures.

  • @lilramborambo4399
    @lilramborambo43992 жыл бұрын

    😉👍👍👍💰💰💰💛

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    How's it going? Hope you are well!

  • @scottiecrook7898
    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

    🥶

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    💙

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @JeremyLMarquez
    @JeremyLMarquez2 жыл бұрын

    What about an S-corp?

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    I talk about S Corp taxation status in the video....

  • @JeremyLMarquez

    @JeremyLMarquez

    2 жыл бұрын

    seeing 5:03 applogies

  • @JeremyLMarquez

    @JeremyLMarquez

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ginnysilver check ty

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @pamelalam422
    @pamelalam4222 жыл бұрын

    i need a part time job my early retirement at 62 only 1235 dollars not good

  • @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    We hope the best for you 💖

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck in your work search!

  • @debbiehall4745
    @debbiehall47452 жыл бұрын

    Ginny----will you disclose which are you???

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am am an LLC

  • @debbiehall4745

    @debbiehall4745

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ginnysilver Thanks for the disclosure......and Happy Halloween 🎃🎃

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    And taxed as a disregarded entity - my net profits are extremely variable and I don't want to issue myself a regular salary and am not an s Corp as a result since I can't plan easily in advance.

  • @RyanInLA
    @RyanInLA2 жыл бұрын

    my business totally tanked so i went from "s-corp status" to "escort status" lol uggh :,-(

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @snoope5967
    @snoope59672 жыл бұрын

    Say LLC fast 💨 Five times 😂

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    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣

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    @nancyharris7715

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kinda sounds like "AOC"

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    @nancyharris7715

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤔

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    @lisafreitas-ravalli8952 жыл бұрын

    the majority of Californians expecting direct deposits did not get one, this is just another CA thing that needs ro be investigated

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    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @ginnysilver

    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you are referring to GS stimulus, did you already receive it in the first round? Did you file state income taxes? Dis you have an AGI of $1-75k in total? When did you file your return?

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    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @snoope59672 жыл бұрын

    Two haters 😏

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    @ginnysilver

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    @scottiecrook78982 жыл бұрын

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    @kat-communicationsmanagerf2348

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊