All Forum Posts by: Caitlin Dykema

As a newer realtor I'm thinking about starting an llc or s-corp so I don't get burned as badly on self employment taxes. I am also getting ready to move and rent out my current house and purchase a new one. I'm trying to figure out what makes most sense tax wise.  

My question is if I have my commission checks paid to my llc, can I pay one or both of my mortgages directly from the llc? Essentially avoiding the self employment tax on this portion of income? Or does the house need to be owned by the llc? Am I not doing myself any favors by missing out on the tax exemption from the mortgage interest? 

Thanks in advance!