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How to Structure a Delaware Series LLC for Real Estate Holdings in California Without Triggering Franchise Tax Pitfalls

How to Structure a Delaware Series LLC for Real Estate Holdings in California Without Triggering Franchise Tax Pitfalls

California can charge **$800 per series per year** if it treats each “series” as doing business in-state, even when formed in Delaware. Many investors use a Delaware Series LLC to silo rental property risk while holding California real estate. This article explains how to structure ownership, registration, accounting, and operations to reduce franchise tax surprises

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How to Avoid IRS “Reasonable Compensation” Audits for S Corp Owners in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles S corporation owners can reduce IRS “reasonable compensation” audit risk by paying a defensible W-2 wage supported by industry data, duties, and time records—because the IRS routinely reclassifies low or zero salaries as wages. In California, S corp salary decisions also affect payroll tax, EDD compliance, and federal employment tax exposure. This article

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