Bookkeeping for multiple LLCs

Recommended blog structure (to satisfy the user's brief): - Title/meta: "Bookkeeping for multiple LLCs" (user-provided). - Intro: Why owners form multiple LLCs and why bookkeeping separation matters (liability, tax clarity). - Section 1: Federal tax classification & EIN rules — what owners must know (IRS guidance, EIN rules). - Section 2: Bookkeeping fundamentals — separate bank accounts, chart of accounts, software setup (practical steps and templates). - Section 3: Intercompany transactions — policies, invoicing, reconciliations, consolidations, sample entries. - Section 4: Payroll & sales tax — multistate registration, withholding, nexus considerations, practical tips. - Section 5: State-specific notes — California (annual $800 + fee thresholds), New York (publication requirement + Certificate filing), and guidance to check each state’s SOS/Revenue for annual reports and franchise taxes. - Section 6: Software & scaling — QuickBooks Online (one file per LLC vs. multi-entity reporting), Xero organizations, ERPs for higher complexity, and when to upgrade. - Section 7: Compliance checklist & downloadable templates — chart of accounts starter, intercompany invoice template, monthly closing checklist, compliance calendar example. - Conclusion & CTA: When to seek CPA help and offer bookkeeping services or setup assistance.

Next steps I will take (when asked to generate content): - Produce a full ~1500–2200 word blog post using the above structure, optimized for the provided slug, meta description, keywords, tags, and excerpt. - Include downloadable templates and a state compliance quick-reference (California and New York details included, and a note to consult state pages for others).

Recommended blog structure (to satisfy the user's brief):

- Section 1: Federal tax classification & EIN rules — what owners must know (IRS guidance, EIN rules). - Section 2: Bookkeeping fundamentals — separate bank accounts, chart of accounts, software setup (practical steps and templates). - Section 3: Intercompany transactions — policies, invoicing, reconciliations, consolidations, sample entries. - Section 4: Payroll & sales tax — multistate registration, withholding, nexus considerations, practical tips. - Section 5: State-specific notes — California (annual $800 + fee thresholds), New York (publication requirement + Certificate filing), and guidance to check each state’s SOS/Revenue for annual reports and franchise taxes. - Section 6: Software & scaling — QuickBooks Online (one file per LLC vs. multi-entity reporting), Xero organizations, ERPs for higher complexity, and when to upgrade. - Section 7: Compliance checklist & downloadable templates — chart of accounts starter, intercompany invoice template, monthly closing checklist, compliance calendar example.

- Produce a full ~1500–2200 word blog post using the above structure, optimized for the provided slug, meta description, keywords, tags, and excerpt.

• Title/meta: "Bookkeeping for multiple LLCs" (user-provided).
• Intro: Why owners form multiple LLCs and why bookkeeping separation matters (liability, tax clarity).
• Conclusion & CTA: When to seek CPA help and offer bookkeeping services or setup assistance. Next steps I will take (when asked to generate content):
• Include downloadable templates and a state compliance quick-reference (California and New York details included, and a note to consult state pages for others).