S-Corp fit check
The answer depends on more than revenue. We review the numbers and obligations that determine whether an S-Corp election makes sense for your business.
Is there enough profit to justify the structure?
What would reasonable owner pay look like?
What will payroll cost, and what are the ongoing requirements?
Practical analysis. Experienced advisors. A more confident decision.
S-Corp fit
These are common indicators, not a final determination. The right decision depends on your actual numbers, compensation, payroll costs, and ongoing requirements.
Your business generates recurring owner profit worth evaluating.
There may be an opportunity to reduce self-employment tax after reasonable compensation.
Our process
Potential savings must be weighed against payroll, compliance, and implementation costs.
Model potential savings, compensation, and implementation costs.
Income, reasonable compensation, payroll taxes, state taxes, and setup costs.
From election setup to ongoing planning, we help coordinate the key pieces of your S-Corp strategy.
Coordinate the S-Corp election and any required structure or implementation steps.
Document an appropriate owner salary based on your role and business.
FAQ
Answers about the service and what working together looks like.
The IRS requires S-Corp owners who work in the business to pay themselves a W-2 salary that matches what it would cost to hire someone for their duties. The remaining profit can then be taken as distributions, which are exempt from self-employment tax.
Your next step
A focused strategy call to review where the business stands and what deserves attention next.
30 minutes
Focused and efficient.
No preparation
Come as you are.
Enrolled Agent
Speak with a tax expert.
No sales pressure. Just practical advice.
Results depend on income, state, and reasonable compensation. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
Your business can support appropriate owner wages and payroll.
You're prepared for payroll, filings, and continuing S-Corp requirements.
Confirm whether and when the election makes sense.
Strategic fit, timing, owner compensation approach, and implementation readiness.
Go / No-Go recommendation and a timing plan.
Coordinate filings, payroll, and entity requirements.
Prepare and file Form 2553 when appropriate, set up payroll, coordinate registrations, and align accounting.
Election filings and operating setup coordinated.
Review compensation, distributions, estimates, and compliance.
Monitor tax law changes, review compensation strategy, and coordinate ongoing compliance.
Ongoing compliance review and strategic adjustments.
A focused conversation. A clearer path forward.
Set up or coordinate payroll and applicable owner-benefit considerations.
Prepare projections throughout the year to guide estimates and distributions.
A coordinated approach from election through year-round planning.
