IRS Updates
What we're tracking from the IRS, Treasury, and Federal Register — auto-summarized daily, with editorial commentary and video walkthroughs from our team when something needs deeper explanation.Every entry links to the original IRS source. AI-summarized entries are clearly labeled.
- EditorialFiling Process & Procedures·
If members paid formation costs that were capitalized, can the Form 1065 no-filing exception still apply?
Our domestic two-member LLC had no revenue and no transactions through its company bank account. The members personally paid formation, registered-agent, and state costs. We believe those amounts were...
Source: www.ecfr.gov
- EditorialFiling Process & Procedures·
Two foreign partners, no ITINs, and no activity: can we file Form 1065 ourselves?
Our Delaware LLC was formed in August 2025 and is taxed as a partnership. It has two individual members, both citizens and tax residents of North Macedonia. Neither member is a U.S. citizen or residen...
Source: www.irs.gov
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Why we publish this feed
The IRS publishes guidance nearly every business day. Most of it doesn't apply to foreign-owned US LLCs — but the items that do affect you can be hard to spot. We monitor the firehose, our AI summarizes the relevant pieces, and our team adds commentary when the implications need a human read.