LLC partnership
Can a partnership LLC have retained earnings and if so how is it taxed? Also, i know that an LLC is pass thru taxation so does that mean that the 3 owners will pay taxes on their percentage even if its reinvested or part of retained earnings?
Answer:
If we are going to use exact terminology, an LLC taxed for federal income tax purposes cannot have “retained earnings.” Retained earnings is a term used in the context of a C corporation or S corporation.
You are correct that an LLC is a pass-through entity (assuming that it’s taxed for federal income tax purposes as a disregarded entity, partnership, or S corporation). If the LLC is taxed for federal income tax purposes as a pass-through entity, then, yes, owners will pay tax on their percentage, regardless of whether it’s reinvested, left untouched in members’ capital, or distributed to owners.
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