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LLC fees in Alaska

$250

Are LLC Fees Tax Deductible in Alaska?

Short answer: Yes, as a business expense: Alaska charges $250 to form an LLC; ongoing: $100 biennial report. Biennial report due Jan 2 (filing opens Oct 2); $137.50 if filed on/after Feb 2. Free initial report due within 6 months of formation.

Annual report fees and state LLC taxes are ordinary business expenses (IRC §162). Formation fees are organizational costs: deduct up to $5,000 the first year and amortize the rest over 15 years (IRC §195, §709).

Records to keep: Keep the state filing receipt, proof of payment, and your LLC's formation and annual report confirmations.