Main Street Business #451 Entity Formation: Top 5 Mistakes and Effective Fixes
Sep 12, 2023
29:03
In this episode of the Main Street Business podcast, co-host Mat Sorensen, along with special guest Ashley Burr, discuss the complexities of setting up and managing business entities. They highlight the five common mistakes people make when setting up an entity, such as forming entities in the wrong state and having the incorrect tax classification. Furthermore, they provide strategies on how to fix these errors, emphasizing the importance of asset protection and tax savings. They also underscore the need to have the right business structure for operations and the potential benefits of restructuring an existing entity.
- Covering the five common mistakes made when setting up business entities.
- Highlighting the importance of forming entities in the correct state for optimal tax benefits and legal compliance.
- Explaining the drawbacks of setting up a C corporation and the benefits of opting for an S corporation or an LLC.
- The significance of correct tax classification for maximizing tax savings.
- Emphasizing the need to separate operations from assets for effective asset protection.
- The benefits of using S corporations for partnerships and how to structure them correctly.
- Highlighting the need to set up an entity if you own rental properties or run an operational business for asset protection and potential tax savings.
- Explaining the potential benefits and steps involved in restructuring an existing entity to fix past mistakes and optimize for future operations.
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