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🏁 Your LLC Is Formed — Now What?

Fred Marino

Published on: 03/11/2025

🏁 Your LLC Is Formed — Now What? 7 Next Steps Nobody Tells You About Congratulations! You just formed your LLC. 🎉 You’ve got the official papers, the fancy state seal, and maybe even a celebratory selfie holding your Articles of Organization. So… now what? Here’s the secret: forming an LLC is just the beginning — not the finish line. Think of it like buying gym shoes — the shoes don’t get you fit; the work does. Let’s walk through the seven steps nobody tells you about once your LLC is official — the ones that turn a piece of paper into a real, fundable business.

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💰 How to Pay Yourself as an LLC Owner Without Getting in Trouble with the IRS

Fred Marino

Published on: 09/10/2025

💰 How to Pay Yourself as an LLC Owner Without Getting in Trouble with the IRS (Because “winging it” is not a payroll strategy.) You did it. You formed your LLC. You opened the bank account. You might even have a logo that looks suspiciously professional. And now you’re asking the million-dollar question: “Okay… how do I pay myself?” Because technically, you are the business — but also, you’re not the business. Confused yet? Perfect. The IRS likes it that way. Don’t worry — we’re going to untangle this whole “LLC owner pay” thing before you accidentally trigger an audit or start writing checks from your personal account labeled ‘CEO bonus.’

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