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S Corp Tax Calculator

Estimate your self-employment tax savings

Use our S Corp Tax Calculator to estimate tax savings by paying yourself a reasonable salary and taking the rest as distributions.

Must pay a reasonable salary to avoid IRS penalties. Typical: 40–60% of net income.
$50K–$1M
$20K–$500K
Affects income tax brackets
0%–13.3% (CA max)

Enter income and salary to calculate

S Corp saves on self-employment tax by splitting income into salary and distributions.

Sole Prop

15.3% SE tax on all profit

No salary split

S Corp

15.3% only on salary

Distributions tax-free

Savings

Up to $15K+ per year

At $150K income

S Corp = Pay payroll tax only on salary

S Corp Tax Calculator: Save on Self-Employment Tax

Use our S Corp Tax Calculator to see how much you can save by electing S corporation status and paying yourself a reasonable salary.

"The S Corp election is the #1 tax strategy for small business owners." — Tax Advisor

How the S Corp Tax Calculator Works

Our S Corp Tax Calculator compares:

  • Sole Prop: 15.3% SE tax on all net income
  • S Corp: 15.3% payroll tax only on salary; distributions are SE tax-free
  • Income Tax: Same on all income (salary + distributions)
  • 2025 Rates: FICA, Medicare, federal brackets

Key Outputs from the S Corp Tax Calculator

  • Total Tax Savings
  • Salary vs. Distribution Split
  • Payroll Tax Liability
  • Income Tax (Federal + State)
  • Effective Tax Rate

Why Use This S Corp Tax Calculator?

  • 2025 tax rates
  • Reasonable salary check
  • State tax included
  • Sole prop comparison
  • Mobile-optimized

Real S Corp Tax Calculator Examples

  • $150K income, $60K salary: $9,200 SE tax savings
  • $250K income, $100K salary: $18,000+ saved
  • Break-even: Salary >40% of income may reduce savings

Get Started with the S Corp Tax Calculator

  1. Enter Net Business Income
  2. Set Reasonable Salary
  3. Select Filing Status
  4. Add State Tax Rate
  5. See Your Tax Savings

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