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One thing nobody's mentioned yet - consider Wyoming if privacy is important to you. Delaware requires more disclosure of ownership information than Wyoming does, which might be relevant depending on your reasons for setting up a US LLC. For my digital marketing business, I went with Wyoming because: 1. No state income tax 2. Low annual fees 3. Strong privacy protections 4. No requirement to list members in public filings The 30% federal withholding only applies to certain types of income. For my consulting services to US clients, I've been able to reduce withholding through the tax treaty with my country.

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How does the privacy actually help though? Don't you still have to disclose ownership to the IRS and on bank account applications?

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You're right that privacy doesn't extend to the IRS or banks - those disclosures are mandatory for tax compliance and anti-money laundering regulations. The privacy benefit is more about public records. In Wyoming, your name doesn't appear in the publicly searchable business registry, while Delaware requires more disclosure in their public filings. This can be important if you're concerned about competitors easily connecting you to your business, or if you have privacy concerns about having your name publicly linked to your business activities. Some of my clients prefer not knowing my other business relationships, and Wyoming's privacy helps maintain those boundaries.

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Does anyone know if we need to file Form 5472 as a foreign-owned single-member LLC in Wyoming? I've been getting conflicting information. Some say it's required even for disregarded entities, others say it's only if you elect corporate taxation.

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Chris King

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Yes, you absolutely must file Form 5472 if you're a foreign-owned single-member LLC, regardless of which state you're in or your tax election status. This requirement was added in 2017 and it's a big deal - the penalty for not filing is $25,000! Even if your LLC is a "disregarded entity" for tax purposes, it's treated as a corporation SOLELY for the purpose of Form 5472 filing requirements. This catches a lot of foreign owners by surprise.

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I'm a renter in California too! Just wanted to add that while there's no specific "renter's tax," you might want to consider if you work from home at all. If you use part of your rental exclusively for work (like a home office), you might be eligible for the home office deduction. But be careful - this is only for self-employed people or certain types of employees with specific situations. Also, keep track of any renter's insurance you pay - in some states that could be deductible if you itemize!

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I'm confused about the home office deduction. I've been working fully remote since 2021 but my employer doesn't require it. Can I still claim my spare bedroom that I use as an office?

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Unfortunately, if you're a W-2 employee (even if fully remote), the home office deduction typically isn't available to you anymore. This was suspended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act through 2025 for employees. The home office deduction is generally only available if you're self-employed or an independent contractor. If you have a side gig that you run from home in addition to your regular job, you might be able to claim the deduction for that portion of your work, but not for your primary employment.

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Has anyone heard about the new California Rental Registry program? I got a letter saying I need to report my rental information to the state. Is this legit or some kind of scam? Wondering if this is related to taxes in some way.

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That's probably for the landlord to complete, not you as the tenant. Some cities in California have rental registry programs where landlords have to register their rental properties and provide information about rent amounts, but those aren't tax forms for renters.

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One tip nobody mentioned - make sure you're also considering if you need to amend your state tax return to reflect this additional 1099 income! Most states require you to report federal changes. I had a similar situation with multiple amendments and got hit with a state penalty because I only fixed the federal return.

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Good point about the state return! If I amend my federal return for this 1099 income, do I need to wait until the IRS processes that amendment before filing the state amendment? Or should I do both at the same time?

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You should check your specific state's requirements as they vary. Most states want you to wait until the federal amendment is completed and accepted by the IRS before filing a state amendment. This is because they'll want you to include a copy of your federal acceptance letter or transcript showing the changes. Some states have a specific timeframe (like 60 or 90 days) after your federal amendment is finalized to submit your state amendment. Missing this deadline can result in penalties, so definitely check your state tax agency's website for their specific process.

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Dylan Cooper

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Does anyone know if the $1040 income from watching a special needs family member would be considered household employment (requiring Schedule H) rather than self-employment? I had a similar situation and my accountant said it made a difference in how it's taxed.

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It depends on who controlled the work. If the family directed exactly how and when care was provided, it might be household employment. If OP was more independent in providing care on their own terms, it's likely self-employment. The distinction matters because household employees don't pay self-employment tax, but employers should pay their share of FICA taxes.

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Yara Sayegh

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Your family member might be confusing net income vs gross income. If they made $150k GROSS but had $110k in legitimate business expenses, their NET taxable income could be around $40k. At that level, $4k in taxes might be reasonable. As a small business owner, I can write off: - Office space/home office - Equipment (computer, phone, etc) - Software subscriptions - Marketing costs - Travel for business - Professional development - Health insurance premiums

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NebulaNova

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But wouldn't they still have to pay self-employment tax too? Even with $40k net income, shouldn't that be more than $4k total tax between income tax and SE tax?

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Yara Sayegh

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You're absolutely right about self-employment tax. Even with $40k net income, they would owe about 15.3% in self-employment tax alone, which would be around $6,120. Then they'd still owe some amount of income tax on top of that, even after taking the standard deduction.

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Has anyone considered they might be maxing out retirement accounts? Self-employed people can contribute way more to retirement than regular employees. They could be putting like $60k+ into a SEP IRA or solo 401k which would drastically reduce their taxable income.

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Paolo Conti

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That's a great point. For 2023, self-employed individuals could contribute up to $66,000 to a Solo 401(k) if they're under 50. Add in a maxed HSA contribution and some business expenses, and you could bring that taxable income way down legitimately.

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Former tax preparer here. Just want to add that if you had taxes withheld from your paychecks (which is likely with warehouse jobs), you might actually be OWED money by the IRS instead of owing them! The 3-year deadline for claiming refunds hasn't passed for all the years you mentioned, so you could still get some money back. Don't let fear keep you from potentially getting YOUR money back.

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Is there a cutoff for how far back you can claim refunds? I haven't filed for 6 years but had withholding the whole time.

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Yes, there is a cutoff - it's 3 years from the original due date of the return. So for example, 2022 tax returns were due April 18, 2023, meaning you have until April 18, 2026 to claim any refund for that year. For 2021 returns, you have until April 15, 2025. Unfortunately for your situation with 6 unfiled years, you've likely lost the ability to claim refunds for the oldest 3 years, but you can still get refunds for the most recent 3 tax years if you're owed them.

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PSA for everyone in this thread: The IRS has a "Fresh Start" program specifically designed for people who haven't filed or have tax debt. It includes payment plans, offer in compromise (settling for less than you owe), and first-time penalty abatement. Don't be scared - I promise the IRS deals with this ALL THE TIME and they have processes to help people get back on track.

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This is 100% accurate. I work at a tax resolution firm and we help people with 10+ years of unfiled returns regularly. The IRS is far more reasonable than people think as long as you're making an effort to comply. They're not interested in sending people with regular jobs to prison.

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