How to Pay Yourself and Taxes as a Single Member LLC

TLDRLearn how to pay yourself and taxes as a single member LLC. Simply write checks to yourself from the business bank account. Pay taxes on the profits of your LLC on your individual tax return using Schedule C.

Key insights

📝As a single member LLC, you can pay yourself by writing checks from the business bank account.

💰There is no additional tax on taking money out of a single member LLC.

💼Pay taxes on the profits of your LLC on your individual tax return using Schedule C.

🤝Consider making estimated tax payments to avoid penalties and interest.

📊Keep track of your profit and loss throughout the year to plan for taxes.

Q&A

How do I pay myself as a single member LLC?

Simply write checks to yourself from the business bank account.

Is there any additional tax on taking money out of a single member LLC?

No, there is no additional tax on taking money out of a single member LLC.

How do I pay taxes on the profits of my LLC?

Pay taxes on the profits of your LLC on your individual tax return using Schedule C.

Should I make estimated tax payments?

Yes, making estimated tax payments throughout the year can help you avoid penalties and interest.

How can I plan for taxes as a single member LLC?

Keep track of your profit and loss throughout the year to plan for taxes and maximize deductions.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Learn how to pay yourself and taxes as a single member LLC.

02:59To pay yourself, write checks from the business bank account.

06:19There is no additional tax on taking money out of a single member LLC.

06:51Pay taxes on the profits of your LLC on your individual tax return using Schedule C.

08:01Consider making estimated tax payments to avoid penalties and interest.

08:42Keep track of profit and loss throughout the year to plan for taxes and maximize deductions.