11773: CA - Single Member LLC (CA Form 568)

You can generate and e-file a Single Member LLC using either a 1065 or 1040 return.

If depreciation, amortization, or depletion needs to be reported on the CA SMLLC, the return must be created and filed using a 1065 return. Form 3885L cannot be generated or e-filed in the individual return (EF Message 2847 generates indicating this limitation).

1065

If you are filing the CA SMLLC using a 1065 return, you do not have to clear federal EF Message 0220 in order to e-file the CA Form 568. All other federal EF Messages must be cleared. You cannot e-file the federal 1065 return with this EF Message; only the CA Form 568 can be transmitted.

1040

If you are filing the CA SMLLC using a 1040 return, a CA SMLLC is generated by:

• First entering an identifying number (1-999) for the LLC in the LLC# box on the C, E, or F screen as applicable.
  • The LLC# box on screens C and F is on the Carryovers/State Info tab. 
• For example, on the first LLC for a return, enter a 1 in the LLC# box.
• Then go to the CA > Single Member LLC tab > DEMO screen and enter the same identifying number in the SMLLC Number box. Complete any other needed fields. 
  • Press Page Down to create additional screens as needed to tie to multiple federal C, E, or F screens that are SMLLCs. 
• After all EF Messages are cleared, a CA SMLLC can be e-filed. Review the Calculation Results window to ensure that each SMLLC on the return is eligible for e-filing (they will be listed as CALLC01, CALLC02, etc.).
• To e-file only the CALLC returns, select CA LLC in the State E-file Override drop list on the EF screen.