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Olga Zelenko LLC California Franchise Tax
27 February 2021 | 17 replies
I just discovered that if I live in California and I have an LLC (in or out of state) I will be required to pay Franchise Tax in California (annually 800$) for each LLC.My first plan was to create for each property its own LLC.This discover is changing my plans (and my numbers of course 🙄 )A few options that came to my mind to try to avoid this route:1.
Derrick Williams Looking for a RE savvy CPA in Houston
26 May 2021 | 4 replies
Extension is necessary unless you want to roll a dice with franchise offices like H&R Block.
Leslie Hsia Questions on Foreign LLC's
3 January 2021 | 7 replies
Also, CA charges $800/yr in minimum franchise fees for out of state LLC's as long as you live in CA and file taxes there. 
Mark Gallagher Trash Hacking
14 May 2015 | 54 replies
If they're not in your area...it  could be a good franchising opportunity for you. :-)
Sophia Griffies Series vs. Traditional LLC
10 September 2018 | 6 replies
On the flip side of that, I do like is the idea  only having to pay that one annual $300 franchise tax fee to the state. 
Account Closed Roth IRA/401K Question
21 March 2019 | 14 replies
On the other hand, keep in mind that there are costs associated with maintaining an LLC (such as the $800 annual franchise tax in California).2.
Erjia Mao Neighborhood to invest in Richmond, VA
30 June 2020 | 3 replies
@Erjia Mao I have found my deals through another investor that I work with that has a HomeVestor franchise and through Wholesalers.
Zack Williams LLC for California Residents
29 May 2020 | 5 replies
There are ways to get around the CA franchise fee for out of state properties by using trusts that are exempt from the fee.I remember that one of them was the use of Delaware Statutory Trust to hold the foreign LLC.
San Patel Best NNN ? What’s the ideal cap rate in Midwest restaurants?
29 March 2020 | 15 replies
NNN of restaurant franchise like KFC etc.
Kelsey Monell Real estate syndication structure
12 April 2020 | 5 replies
Series LLCs have potential issues with integration and with perceived problems with franchise taxes.Â