## What is a LLC?

A Limited Liability Company or LLC is a type of business classification. It helps protects the owner and separates the business from the ownerʼs personal affairs. This is an business entity or legal entity, but not a tax classification. So if you have an LLC, you will still need to find your tax classification in order to know when you file.

## What is a Tax Classification?

A Tax Classification is how your business is classified for tax purposes. You can classify your business as:

- S-Corporation
- C-Corporation
- Partnership
- Sole Proprietorship

## How do I find my Tax Classification?

If you donʼt know your businessʼs tax classification, check your business records. If you have a [Form 8832 (Entity Classification Form)](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8832) or [Form 2553 (Election by a Small Business Corporation)](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2553), that should let you know. If you donʼt have any of these forms or donʼt remember filing any additional forms, you have a Sole Proprietorship by default. A Sole Proprietorship flows onto your personal taxes, or 1040 Schedule C.

## So when is the LLC 2024 Tax Deadline?

Technically, there is no LLC 2024 Tax Deadline. Thatʼs because an LLC is not a tax classification, but a legal distinction. In that case, If you have a partnership or S-Corp, the filing deadline is March 15. If you have a Sole Proprietorship, or C-Corp, you have until April 15. You can also check on [IRS Publication 509](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p509.pdf) if you have further questions.