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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 26 MIN

#592 The 10 Biggest LLC Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)

from Main Street Business · host Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen

Why risk your business and hard-earned money with the wrong setup when you could be protecting yourself and saving on taxes? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the critical steps every small business owner and new LLC owner must take to avoid costly mistakes. From choosing the right entity structure to understanding tax advantages, they reveal the insider strategies that keep more money in your pocket and safeguard your future.Discover how to set up your LLC the right way, when an S Corp might make sense, and how to keep your business compliant without overspending on fees. Learn practical legal and tax moves that help you reduce liability, maximize deductions, and protect your assets — so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.If you’re serious about building a strong foundation for your company, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss! Subscribe for more real-world strategies from Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen, and get expert support for your business today through KKOS Lawyers and Main Street Business Services.You’ll learn:Why setting up your LLC in the wrong state (like Nevada, Delaware, or Wyoming) can cost you extra fees and headaches — and where you really should fileHow to avoid exposing your home address by properly using a registered agent and company addressThe critical documents every LLC needs beyond the one-page state filing, including an operating agreement, membership certificates, and minutesWhy your LLC must have its own bank account, tax ID, and records to be treated as a separate legal entityHow the right tax election (like electing S Corp status) can save business owners thousands in self-employment taxes each yearThe importance of annual compliance — renewals, meetings, and minutes — and why outsourcing this can save time, stress, and penaltiesReal-world “cleanup” strategies for fixing LLCs that were set up wrong or neglected, so you can get back on trackGet a comprehensive tax consultation with one of our Main Street tax lawyers that can build a tax strategy plan with an affordable consultation that will leave you speechless!! Here’s the link - https://kkoslawyers.com/services/comprehensive-bus-tax-consult/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=10-LLC-mistakesReady to Take the Next Step?Work With Mat & Mark’s Law FirmGet strategic legal guidance for your business, taxes, asset protection, and estate planning with KKOS Lawyers.[Book a Call with KKOS Lawyers]Take Control of Your RetirementWant to invest your IRA or 401(k) in assets you actually understand? Check out our self-directed trust company Directed IRA.[Learn More About Directed IRA]Free ResourcesMat Sorensen’s Optimal Order of Investing GuideLearn how to prioritize where your money should go and build a smarter investing strategy.[Download the Free Guide]Mark J. Kohler’s 30-Point Tax GuideDiscover practical tax strategies and planning opportunities every business owner and investor should know.[Download the Free Guide]Get More From Mat & MarkWatch on YouTubeTax strategies, business planning, investing, asset protection, and more.[Visit the YouTube Channel...

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Why risk your business and hard-earned money with the wrong setup when you could be protecting yourself and saving on taxes? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the critical steps every small business owner and new LLC owner must take to avoid costly mistakes. From choosing the right entity structure to understanding tax advantages, they reveal the insider strategies that keep more money in your pocket and safeguard your future. Dis...

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