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Tiffany I. I would appreciate some advice/assistance with evaluating this potential opportunity.
18 November 2015 | 6 replies
Cindy works as a Secretary in an entry level position and struggles to make ends meet every month.
Rory McGonigle Tax Implications for Out of State Investors
31 July 2016 | 14 replies
You also need to look at business registration fees with the State's Secretary of State office as well as local business licenses (states like Alabama assess various fees for their business licenses...and there's a business license for everything it seems like).You can take credit for INCOME TAX paid to another state on your personal return (unless you live in a state that doesn't have an income tax like Florida) but business license fees and gross receipts taxes are generally straight overhead....subject to passive loss limitations (again, depending on how your business is structured) if your in a State like Colorado that mirrors IRS taxable income (unless you qualify for active participation status by the IRS)The best answer is to hire a CPA so they can evaluate your individual situation and plan.
Sharad Bagri Where to form LLC for real estate in Ohio
6 November 2024 | 5 replies
You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.
Mike Miller Using a Business Name, Is my Legal Name Viewable to Public?
3 February 2018 | 9 replies
You would not need my legal name to report me.It's like LLC's, the actual Secretary of State's office has your real info, they can pull it any time.
Shannon Vistisen Forming an LLC for our Short Term Rental
15 March 2022 | 4 replies
The LLC formation process involves completing paperwork and filing with the secretary of state, paying a formation fee, and creating an operating agreement.
Ken Weiner Been sued? Please share.
8 October 2018 | 91 replies
I was simply the broker on the project.. the main combatants were the developer and his money guy out of Taiwan.. they sued everyone from the Gardner  secretaries  janitorial service every single one of us.. 
Rebecca Miller LLC to start, then Series LLC
1 November 2014 | 17 replies
Series are a great option--Higher upfront cost but cheaper to form a "new" series cell after for $50 or $75 (sorry I can't remember)Very easy to do on the Illinois Secretary of State website/paperwork online.
Karen H Sothoron Core Capital REOs
9 September 2024 | 49 replies
Thanks, I filed a complaint on ic3.gov and notified Wyoming Secretary of State, were they filed there Articles of organization.
Richard Sturdevant Real Estate Lawyer in Greenville, SC
5 June 2015 | 2 replies
Just go to the Secretary of State website, fill out the form, follow the basic instructions and send the form and check to them. 
Ashok Aletty Transferring property to a LLC
14 February 2017 | 20 replies
All I have to do is filing a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State regarding the change in percentage of ownership of the LLC, and let my account handle the taxes filing.Thanks.