{"id":765,"date":"2019-05-14T15:24:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T22:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-small-business-representation\/?p=765"},"modified":"2023-07-11T10:41:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:41:08","slug":"how-to-pay-taxes-llc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-small-business-representation\/blog\/how-to-pay-taxes-llc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pay Taxes on an LLC in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs<\/a>) are commonly referred to as a tax pass-through entity. Where corporations pay corporate taxes, LLCs do not pay taxes at the business level.<\/p>\n Instead, the company\u2019s profits and losses are passed to the owners, who report their respective gain or loss on their annual income tax return.<\/p>\n The IRS does not distinguish LLCs. Instead, the LLC must elect to be treated for tax purposes as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation.<\/p>\n When there\u2019s only one business owner, the member can elect to be taxed as an individual or as a corporation.<\/p>\n When there\u2019s two or more business owners, the members can elect to be taxed as partners or as a corporation. Note that for partnerships, the members can split the profits and losses as they see fit, regardless of ownership percentage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For LLCs that elect to be taxed as a proprietorship or partnership (the most common scenario), the member(s) pay their annual taxes through quarterly estimated tax payments<\/a>.<\/p>\n The easiest way to pay quarterly estimated tax payments is online through IRS Direct Pay<\/a>, but you can also elect to send a check by mail. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The state of Arizona also requires estimated tax payments<\/a> to fulfill state income taxes, but only when the member\u2019s individual income is over $75,000 (or joint income over $150,000 for married individuals).<\/p>\n If you are subject to estimated tax payments for Arizona income taxes, you must pay at least 90% of the tax due for the current year or 100% of the tax due for the previous year.<\/p>\n LLCs that elect to be taxed as a corporation are much trickier when it comes to taxes, so you\u2019ll want to discuss your situation with a small business attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\n Generally speaking, an owner who reports income from an LLC taxed as an S Corp will report their income on a Schedule K-1<\/a>. They may also receive income in the form of corporate dividends, which would be taxed as capital gains. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tax brackets are frequently changing, so it\u2019s important to consult the most recent tax publications from the IRS and the Arizona Department of Revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are seven federal tax brackets as of 2019: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. Your tax bracket depends on your taxable income and filing status.<\/p>\n There are only four income tax brackets in Arizona. As of 2019, the tax rates are 2.59%, 2.88%, 3.36%, 4.24%, and 4.54%. Again, your tax bracket hinges on your taxable income and filing status.<\/p>\n Federal and state income taxes are often the first taxes on Arizonans\u2019 minds, but don\u2019t forget about Medicare and Social Security taxes.<\/p>\n As of 2019, the Medicare tax rate is 1.45% and the Social Security tax is 6.2%. That\u2019s a combined 7.65% tax, though there\u2019s an annual maximum of $8,239.80 that kicks in for high-income households.<\/p>\n That\u2019s all the taxes you have to worry about as an employee, but if you\u2019re self employed in Arizona you also have to pay the self employment tax<\/a> of 7.65%.<\/p>\n Before you start complaining how unfair that is, keep in mind that employers pay that tax for their employees, too. It may not come directly out of an employee\u2019s paycheck like it does for self employed professionals, but rest assured an employee\u2019s compensation package takes that tax into effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The easiest way to pay payroll taxes in Arizona is through the state\u2019s e-filing portal, AZTaxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Small businesses can also use this website to file and pay transaction privilege taxes (i.e. sales tax), pay corporate income taxes, verify the status of tax licenses, and find the answers to frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n Note that filing taxes electronically is actually a requirement for businesses of a certain size in Arizona. As of 2019, the following criteria determines which Arizona taxpayers are required to pay electronically:<\/p>\n Withholding taxes:<\/strong> taxpayers with an average quarterly liability of $2,500 or more for withholding tax during the prior tax year<\/p>\n Corporate estimated tax:<\/strong> corporations with a prior tax year liability of $10,000 or more<\/p>\n Transaction privilege tax:<\/strong> taxpayers with a prior tax year liability of $10,000 or more<\/p>\n Tobacco luxury tax:<\/strong> all licensed distributors must submit all documents and payments electronically through Arizona Luxury Tax Online (ALTO<\/a>)<\/p>\nPaying Taxes on Income From an LLC in Arizona<\/h2>\n
Sole Proprietorship and Partnerships<\/h3>\n
Corporations<\/h3>\n
How Much Tax Should You Pay on Your Salary in Arizona?<\/h2>\n
Self-Employment Tax<\/h3>\n
How to Pay Payroll Taxes for a Small Business in Arizona<\/h2>\n
Related Questions<\/h2>\n
How Much Can I Pay Someone Without Paying Taxes in Arizona?<\/h3>\n