S-Corp vs. Single-Member LLC Self-Employment (SECA / FICA) Tax Savings Calculator

Calculate net payroll tax savings after accounting for S-Corp payroll and CPA compliance costs.

Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savings
10,793.33 USD/yr
Sole Prop / LLC Self-Employment Tax 27,728.33 USD/yr
S-Corp W-2 FICA Payroll Tax 14,535 USD/yr
FICA-Exempt K-1 Distribution 125,000 USD/yr
Inputs
⚡ Scenarios:
Amounts are treated in the selected currency; no foreign-exchange conversion is applied.
currency
Annual net business profit before owner compensation.
currency
IRS reasonable W-2 salary paid to the owner-employee.
currency
Additional annual payroll service, state franchise, and Form 1120-S tax prep cost.
Results & Graph
Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savings
10,793.33 USD/yr
Sole Prop / LLC Self-Employment Tax
27,728.33 USD/yr
S-Corp W-2 FICA Payroll Tax
14,535 USD/yr
FICA-Exempt K-1 Distribution
125,000 USD/yr

Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savings

Graph 1 • S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Savings • Domain Architecture & Live Telemetry Maps Annual Net Business Profit, S Corp Reasonable Salary, Annual Scorp Admin And Cpa Cost through S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Savings Formula.
TAX & PAYROLL PLANNING Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savi 10,793.33 USD/yr Sole Prop / LLC Self-Emplo 27,728.33 USD/yr S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Savings • Component Waterfall Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savings 10,793.33 USD/yr Sole Prop / LLC Self-Employmen 27,728.33 USD/yr S-Corp W-2 FICA Payroll Tax 14,535 USD/yr FICA-Exempt K-1 Distribution 125,000 USD/yr
Graph 2 • Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savings Across Annual Net Business Profit Sweep (40% → 160%) Evaluates GrossFicaSaved = (NetBusinessProfit − ReasonableSalary) × EffectiveSelfE across 7 operating points (current input highlighted).
-2.4k USD/yr 6.7k USD/yr 15.8k USD/yr -2.4k 88.0k 1.7k 132.0k 7.9k 176.0k 10.8k 220.0k 12.0k 264.0k 13.2k 308.0k 14.3k 352.0k
Graph 3 • Joint Sensitivity: Annual Net Business Profit × S Corp Reasonable Salary Compares Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savings when S Corp Reasonable Salary is shifted +25% (solid) vs. −25% (dashed).
0 USD/yr 8.9k USD/yr 17.8k USD/yr --- S Corp Reasonable Salary @ 75% 1.2k -30% 5.8k -15% 7.2k +0% 8.0k +15% 8.9k +30%
Summary: Paying a USD 95,000.00 W-2 salary and taking USD 125,000.00 as S-Corp K-1 distributions saves USD 13,193.00 in SECA/FICA taxes (USD 10,793.00 net after USD 2,400.00 compliance costs).
Summary: Paying a USD 95,000.00 W-2 salary and taking USD 125,000.00 as S-Corp K-1 distributions saves USD 13,193.00 in SECA/FICA taxes (USD 10,793.00 net after USD 2,400.00 compliance costs).
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Formula & Mathematical Methodology: S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Savings Formula

GrossFicaSaved = (NetBusinessProfit − ReasonableSalary) × EffectiveSelfEmploymentTaxRate%
NetSavings = GrossFicaSaved − SCorpComplianceCost
GrossFicaSaved = (NetBusinessProfit − ReasonableSalary) × EffectiveSelfEmploymentTaxRate%; NetSavings = GrossFicaSaved − SCorpComplianceCost
  • annualNetBusinessProfit: Annual Net Business Profit (currency)
  • sCorpReasonableSalary: S Corp Reasonable Salary (currency)
  • annualScorpAdminAndCpaCost: Annual Scorp Admin And Cpa Cost (currency)

Rounding: Currency outputs round to 2 decimal places; effective rates and multiples display to 2 decimal places.

Worked Example: Benchmark Scenario: S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Savings

Calculate net payroll tax savings after accounting for S-Corp payroll and CPA compliance costs.

  1. Enter your financial, equity compensation, or tax parameters.
  2. Evaluate the governing equation: GrossFicaSaved = (NetBusinessProfit − ReasonableSalary) × EffectiveSelfEmploymentTaxRate%; NetSavings = GrossFicaSaved − SCorpComplianceCost.
  3. Review the primary result, supporting metrics, and 3 interactive SVG charts.
Result: Computes S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Savings via GrossFicaSaved = (NetBusinessProfit − ReasonableSalary) × EffectiveSelfEmploymentTaxRate%; NetSavings = GrossFicaSaved − SCorpComplianceCost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the S-Corp vs. Single-Member LLC Self-Employment (SECA / FICA) Tax Savings Calculator calculate results?

It evaluates GrossFicaSaved = (NetBusinessProfit − ReasonableSalary) × EffectiveSelfEmploymentTaxRate%; NetSavings = GrossFicaSaved − SCorpComplianceCost directly in your browser and updates three custom SVG visualizations in real time.

Can I use Goal Seek to solve backwards for a target amount?

Yes. Click "🎯 Goal Seek" in the results toolbar to solve backwards for any numeric input parameter.

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Finance & Investing · Tax & Payroll Planning

S-Corp vs. Single-Member LLC Self-Employment (SECA / FICA) Tax Savings Calculator: inputs, method, and how to read the result

Calculate net payroll tax savings after accounting for S-Corp payroll and CPA compliance costs.

Choose inputs for the case you are checking

The defaults are illustrative. Replace them with values for your case and keep the units shown beside each field.

  • Display Currency: Amounts are treated in the selected currency; no foreign-exchange conversion is applied.
  • Annual Net Business Profit: Annual net business profit before owner compensation.
  • S Corp Reasonable Salary: IRS reasonable W-2 salary paid to the owner-employee.
  • Annual Scorp Admin And Cpa Cost: Additional annual payroll service, state franchise, and Form 1120-S tax prep cost.

What the calculation includes

With the default values shown, Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savings is 10,793.33 USD/yr. The calculation follows S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Savings Formula; the formula and variable definitions above show how the inputs combine.

One-input check: With the other defaults held constant, changing Annual Net Business Profit from 220,000 currency to 242,000 currency changes Net Annual S-Corp Tax Savings from 10,793.33 USD/yr to 11,382.52 USD/yr. This is a comparison inside the calculator's stated model, not a prediction.

Where to use caution

  • Uses published statutory rules, standard compounding conventions, and marginal tax rates entered by the user.
  • For educational and financial planning analysis; consult a CPA or qualified advisor for personalized tax filings.

Scope: Global / US / India / UK / Canada / Australia Statutory Standards Check the assumptions and limitations against your situation before relying on the estimate.

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