The exact LLC vs S-Corp tax savings calculator
A spreadsheet you can use to model the real-dollar savings of an S-Corp election for your specific income level. Filled-in examples plus blank template.
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What is inside the calculator
- Income input ($30K to $500K)
- Self-employment tax calculation (default LLC treatment)
- Reasonable-salary suggestion based on income tier
- Payroll tax calculation (employer + employee FICA)
- Net savings calculation in dollars and percent
- Break-even analysis (when S-Corp becomes worth it)
- 6 filled examples: $50K, $80K, $100K, $150K, $250K, $400K
- Blank template you can customize
- Notes on payroll cost (Gusto, ADP) to factor in
Who this is for
Founders forming their first business, accountants advising small business clients, attorneys helping clients with formation, and anyone running a US business who wants the relevant deadlines and decisions in one place.
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