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Keith77

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May 04, 2008 8:15 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I`m currently working on a web application for a small startup company. Because my daughter works for this company I am currently working on the site without getting paid. Eventually they will start paying me for my services as the business generates revenue.

My question is, when they do start paying me, should I create a business entity and show the income against the business or just add the income to my personal tax liabiltiy?
 
Are there any advantages/disadvantages either way?


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SherylCPA

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May 04, 2008 8:54 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Unless they hire you as an employee, it sounds to me like you`re a sole proprietor and you`ll need to file a Schedule C with your 1040 for the year in which you start getting paid.

Keep track of your business expenses so you`ll be able to deduct them as appropriate.

 

KevDev

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May 07, 2008 1:57 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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...And try to get something in writing, so that eventually doesn`t become never.

Good luck!




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