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S-Corp Tax Savings Calculator

See how much you could save by structuring as an S-Corporation. Adjust the sliders below for a real-time comparison based on your numbers.

Gross Revenue
$500,000
$50,000$2,000,000
Operating Expenses
$100,000
$0$1,000,000
Reasonable Officer Salary
$120,000
$30,000$400,000

The IRS requires S-Corp officers to take a "reasonable" salary. The 2026 Social Security wage base is $168,600.

Retirement Contributions
$20,000
$0$100,000
Compliance & Security
IRS Section 7216 compliant
SOC 2 Type II audited (Vanta)
Zero model training on client data
BYOC data sovereignty
Estimated annual savings$13,25941.9% reduction in payroll tax burden
Self-Employment Tax
Sole Prop$31,619
S-Corp$18,360better
QBI Deduction
Sole Prop$76,838
S-Corp$52,000
Detailed breakdown
Net Income$400,000Sole Prop SE Tax$31,619SE Tax Deduction (50%)$15,810Sole Prop QBI Deduction$76,838S-Corp FICA Tax$18,360Net After Salary$260,000S-Corp QBI Deduction$52,000
Net Business Income$400,000

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This calculator is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a licensed CPA for your specific situation.