What is owner distribution is what type of account?

An owner distribution is not a specific type of account in the same way a checking account or savings account is. Instead, it's a transaction that occurs within an existing account, usually related to a business's profits. The type of account it affects depends on the business structure:

  • Sole Proprietorship or Partnership: Owner distributions are typically made from the business's operating account (a checking or business bank account). There's no separate "owner distribution account." The money is simply withdrawn.

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC): Similar to sole proprietorships and partnerships, distributions are made from the LLC's operating account. However, depending on how the LLC is managed and taxed (member-managed vs. manager-managed, pass-through taxation), the process and tax implications might vary slightly.

  • S Corporation or Corporation: Distributions from an S Corp or C Corp are more complex. They might be made from a corporate bank account, but they represent after-tax profits distributed to shareholders as dividends or other distributions. These distributions are distinct from salary payments. The account used is still a business account, but the nature of the transaction (distribution vs. salary) and the tax consequences are very different.

In short, there's no specific "owner distribution account." The distribution itself is a withdrawal or transfer from an existing business bank account, the specific type of which depends on the legal structure of the business. The crucial aspect isn't the account type, but the nature of the transaction and its tax implications.