If it can be classified as a partnership for US tax purposes, then I think I will be able to deduct the Costa Rican taxes (taken as foreign tax paid) against my individual US income tax. 

I'm currently experiencing a situation in where I've paid to setup an LLC, generated a business plan and even took days off work to make sure this joint venture is setup correctly.The issue is my prospective partner has had bad partnerships in the past and now his mother in law, who is a retired mortgage loan officer, has a heavy influence on his decision making which impedes our progress.

Example ours is a 3 way partnership, we each have a debit card tied to our checking account.

Hi everyone, Our LLC owns a single-family property in Southern California which was purchased for all cash a few years ago. We have had great tenants in the property since March. We want to refinance this property and...

I included a letter with the offer, mind you, that it was likely going to be a partnership between myself and another entity in my network and informed her in the letter that these partnerships are often times formed once the property is in contract.

I'm sure you will find the right info and needed partnership right here on the forums.

Generally, you are self-employed if any of the following apply to you.You carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or an independent contractor.You are a member of a partnership that carries on a trade or business.You are otherwise in business for yourself (including a part-time business)

I'm sure you will find the right info and needed partnership right here on the forums, start by asking questions and reaching out to other members.Feel free to connect and Good Luck!

I'm not from Chicago but sure you will find the right partnership right here on the forums.

I'm sure you will find the right info and needed partnership right here on the forums.