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Re: Re: Re: Re: LLC and tax + Liability

I'm not a lawyer, but my understanding of the rules is as follows. An S-Corp provides the exact same protection from malpractice liability as you get from an LLC.

Either of these entities make sense if you have partners, since the entity protects your personal assets from the malpractice of a business partner.

For tax purposes, I'm not sure why a new MD would want to incorporate, unless they were to open a practice which would be their sole source of income.

Zip Code: 01801

Re: LLC and tax + Liability

Another thing to keep in mind is that as an independent contractor you will be responsible for submitting both the employer and employee payroll taxes. This could be a substantial amount even though social security tax does stop near 100K of salary. Medicare taxes continue but at a smaller rate. You should talk to a good tax planner about this so that you will not be surprised in April.
Good luck with your new job.

Zip Code: 78132

Re: Re: LLC and tax + Liability

Hi Eric and Andrew,

I learn a few more things about LLC:

-LLC can give protection if the doctor is not at fault.

-In some cases one is less likely to sue if the entity is an LLC or S Corporation.

So new MD may have a couple good reasons to incorporate, I guess.

Thanks for your helpful inputs