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June 5, 2019
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My husband set up a single-member LLC this year that didn't earn any income. Can we deduct legal fees paid to establish the LLC?

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He's decided not to pursue the business any further at this point, so it won't be earning any income in the foreseeable future. We'll report a loss because he also paid a contractor to do some work for the business, correct?

Best answer by WillK

If there was no income but expenses, then a loss would be reported on a Schedule C. You can expense the  legal fees that were spent to set up the LLC. It would go under legal and professional fees. 

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WillKAnswer
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June 5, 2019

If there was no income but expenses, then a loss would be reported on a Schedule C. You can expense the  legal fees that were spent to set up the LLC. It would go under legal and professional fees. 

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