<html> <head> <style> .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } </style> </head> <body class='hmmessage'> Hi Everyone, From what I understand and have learned, I would think the double taxation found in corporations would be a negative feature.  Of course, if someone's business warrants incorporating then there's nothing one can do about double taxation.  Since I'm not in business at this time, training to better hone my skills of course, I don't have to worry about the legal structure at this time, but I think for me the LLC looks like the next step after being a sol  proprietor  The LLC looks like the best option for a small business because of it's protection against liability feature.  When it comes to employees, I'd use subcontracted help.  Well that's my two cents, whether sharp or flat, I don't know.  :-)  Have a great night Marshall ps. to our friend on here who wrote, "Just an Associate Member" in their signature line, no one is just a member, we're all members. Being members of the PTG is an honor hold your head up high and view "Associate" as a step toward the goal of being an RPT.    <hr />Windows Live Hotmail is giving away Zunes. Enter for your chance to win. <a href='http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/ZuneADay/?locale=en-US&ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Mobile_Zune_V3' target='_new'>Enter Now!</a></body> </html>