Interest from Tax Liens, LLC and Schedule C

Interest from Tax Liens, LLC and Schedule C

Real Estate Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 268 votes

When buying tax liens in the name of an LLC, do I have to fill Schedule C (profit and loss) for tax lien interest (1099INT) or can I show it on my personal return? I don't have any income in the LLC name otherwise.

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Real Estate Investor · Northeast TN, TN · Member since 2008 · 516 posts · 361 votes
14y

George, I take it that your LLC is single-member and has NOT made a corporate election, right? If so, then you have a disregarded entity and the income will be reported on your personal return. Interest would be reported on line 8a of your Federal 1040.

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  • Real Estate Investor · Northeast TN, TN · Member since 2008 · 516 posts · 361 votes
    14y

    George, I take it that your LLC is single-member and has NOT made a corporate election, right? If so, then you have a disregarded entity and the income will be reported on your personal return. Interest would be reported on line 8a of your Federal 1040.

  • Real Estate Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 268 votes
    14y

    yes, a single member LLC, and yes, didn't elect the corporation taxation.
    Thank you Bill

  • Accountant, Enrolled Agent · Grayslake, IL · Member since 2011 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    14y

    Bill is exactly right that it will be included on your 1040.

    -Steven the Tax Guy

    Your guide to IRS laws, rules and regulations.

  • Accountant · Hyattsville, MD · Member since 2011 · 120 posts · 44 votes
    14y

    It depends on the type of LLC, Single Member LLC are disregarded for tax purposes meaning that the income or expenses you receive from the LLC are picked up directly on your tax return. If it is a multi-member LLC, then you would need to file a form 1065. In this case, sounds like a SMLLC therefore that income retains the original character of being passive income and therefore belongs as interest not Schedule C income

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