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January 27, 2022
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Intercompany Transactions

  • January 27, 2022
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Hello, 

 

I am working on 4 separate LLCs (A, B, C, & D) that share the same common owner. They are all in the same trade with their own sets of books, bank accounts, credit cards, etc. Historically at the end of the year the owner would cut checks from B, C, and D for expenses that were paid by A. These expenses are normally insurance and rent (all entities are listed on policies/leases). The reason for the end of the year is that the amount due is determined by percentage of revenue. Owner would then issue 1099s for these money moves. B,C,D would record the expense and A would record the revenue. 

From a matching standpoint this makes sense - but I am wondering if someone has a better suggestion on how to handle this. Reading I see that asset/liability accounts should be established for the money moves - but is it wrong to just have A issue an invoice to each entity and have them pay? Thank you for the help and guidance. 

Best answer by Rustler

A issuing the invoice is the best way IMO

2 replies

Rustler
RustlerAnswer
Level 15
January 27, 2022

A issuing the invoice is the best way IMO

eastend1Author
January 27, 2022

I thought so - would you issue 1099s as well (given the deadline is in a few days)? Granted I know you might not be able to give advice like that. 

 

Thinking A records invoice as "Uncategorized Income" on P/L and B/C/D record expenses as Insurance (or whatever it is). 

Rainflurry
Level 11
January 27, 2022

@eastend1 

would you issue 1099s as well (given the deadline is in a few days)?

 

You would issue 1099s if the LLCs receiving the income are taxed as single-member LLCs or partnerships.  If the LLCs are taxed as S corps or C corps, then issuing 1099s is not required.

March 10, 2023

This is very short sighted on behalf of Intuit.  This should be set to record intercompany cash transactions between entities which is what happens all in the accounting world.  Rarely do I move materials and jobs between by companies.  Its CASH!  This feature needs a major overhaul