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FTB: Filed LLC taxes with Form 565 instead of 658 - What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my LLC taxes. I filed using form 565, but now I'm hearing that I should've used form 658 instead. My LLC is a pass-through entity, so I'm not sure what to do. Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm planning to call the tax office to sort this out, but I'd love some advice on what to ask or how to approach this. Thanks in advance!

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Ugh, tax forms are the worst! I had a similar issue last year with my S-corp. Make sure you have all your paperwork ready when you call. They'll probably ask for your EIN and filing dates.

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Hey OP, any update? Did you manage to get through to someone? Curious to hear how it turned out!

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Not yet! Still trying to get through. I might try that claimyr thing someone mentioned if I can't get through soon. I'll update when I know more!

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Tin foil hat much? šŸ˜‚ But fr, they could make it way simpler

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Plot twist: both forms are wrong and you actually need to file form 42069 🤣🤣🤣

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Ah yes, the elusive form 42069, only available if you file your taxes at exactly 4:20pm on 6/9 🧐

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As an accountant, I can tell you that the form you need depends on how your LLC is classified for tax purposes. Here's a breakdown: • Form 565: Used for partnerships and multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships • Form 658: Used for corporations (C-corps and S-corps) • No separate form: Single-member LLCs (reported on your personal tax return) If you're a multi-member LLC and haven't elected to be taxed as a corporation, Form 565 is likely correct. However, if you've made an election to be taxed as a corporation, then Form 658 would be appropriate. When you call, ask these questions: 1. Why do they believe Form 658 is correct for your LLC? 2. Has there been any record of a tax classification election for your LLC? 3. If a mistake was made, what steps do you need to take to correct it? Remember, it's always better to address these issues sooner rather than later. Good luck!

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Oof, I feel your pain. I messed up my LLC taxes last year and it was a nightmare to fix. Make sure you keep detailed records of all your communications with the tax office. And if they tell you to send any documents, always send them certified mail. Learned that one the hard way šŸ˜…

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Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely keep good records. How long did it take you to get everything straightened out?

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It took about 3 months all told. But most of that was waiting for responses. The actual fixing part wasn't too bad once I got ahold of the right person.

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lol welcome to the wonderful world of business taxes 🤔 its a mess out here. good luck getting anyone on the phone tho, I've been trying for weeks!

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Ikr? It's like they don't want us to pay taxes šŸ™„

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Oh no, really? That's not encouraging. How long have you been waiting?

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going on 3 weeks now. I swear they changed their hold music just to torture us šŸ’€

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Form 565 is typically used for partnerships and LLCs taxed as partnerships. If your LLC is a single-member LLC, you might not need to file a separate form at all. It depends on how you elected to be taxed. Did you make any specific tax elections when you formed your LLC?

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Thanks for the info! I'm pretty sure we didn't make any specific elections. It's a multi-member LLC if that helps. Do you know if that changes things?

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Ah, got it. For a multi-member LLC, Form 565 is usually correct unless you elected to be taxed as a corporation. Form 658 is typically for corporate tax returns. When you call, ask them to clarify why they think 658 is appropriate for your situation. It might be a misunderstanding.

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That's super helpful, thanks! I'll definitely ask about that when I call. Fingers crossed it's just a mix-up šŸ¤ž

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I've been through a similar situation with my LLC! The good news is that this is usually fixable without major penalties if you catch it early. Here are a few things that helped me when I had to sort out a filing mix-up: 1. Call early in the morning (around 8 AM) - you'll have better luck getting through 2. Have your EIN, filing confirmation, and LLC formation documents ready 3. Ask specifically about filing an amended return vs. just correcting the form type Also, don't stress too much - the FTB staff are generally pretty helpful once you get someone on the line. They deal with these kinds of mix-ups all the time. Keep us posted on how it goes!

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