Hurst, TX asked in Tax Law and Business Formation for Texas

Q: Hi, I am planning to convert my Sole P into an LLC here in Texas. And I also have about 21 sales tax permits. I plan to

Hi, I am planning to convert my Sole P into an LLC here in Texas. And I also have about 21 sales tax permits. I plan to not file my LLC in those other states. But what about sales tax expense? The sales tax permit would be under a Sole P so how do I take that sales tax expense under account if the Sales tax permit must be from an LLC?

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Benton R Patterson III
Benton R Patterson III
Answered
  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Most states require companies that sell products in the state to register to conduct business in the state. An LLC that is not properly registered to conduct business and intermingles transactions with a sole proprietor has a decent chance of losing its ability to shield the owner or owners from liability.

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