Your numbers
$
$
The IRS requires S-corp owners to take a defensible market-rate salary for the work they do. A common starting point is 40–50% of profit — we'll help you set the right number.
Estimated annual savings
{{ savingsFmt }}
{{ savingsNote }}
Self-employment tax as a sole prop / LLC
{{ seTaxFmt }}
Payroll taxes on your S-corp salary
{{ ficaFmt }}
Profit taken as distributions (no SE tax)
{{ distFmt }}
Estimate only — 2026 figures (15.3% SE tax, $184,500 Social Security wage base). Doesn't include payroll service costs (~$600–$1,200/yr), state taxes, QBI interactions, or retirement-plan effects. Whether the election is worth it depends on your full picture.
Want your real number?
Book a free review and we'll confirm your savings, set a defensible salary, and handle the election paperwork — or tell you honestly if it's not worth it yet.
Book a Free Discovery Call