How are LLCs taxed in New York?

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) in New York is an ideal choice for small and medium sized businesses because of the way it is taxed. There are 2 main ways that LLCs can be taxed in New York:

• Most LLCs in New York are not subject to federal or state income tax. Instead, the income of LLCs is passed through to their members/owners. The members/owners then pay the state income tax on revenues that they earn from the company. LLCs, however, still need to pay the state filing fee on their gross income. It ranges from $25 for the incomes above $0 up to $4,500 for the incomes above $25,000,000.
• In some cases, LLCs in New York can be treated as a corporation, a partnership, or a disregarded entity for tax purposes. These LLCs are taxed the same way as the entity they are classified as. Thus, if an owner of an LLC in New York registers his/her business in the form of a corporation, that LLC will need to file a separate tax return and pay corporation income tax well as franchise tax.