Your business

S corp take-home vs. a default LLC (per year)

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Payroll tax saved $0 · minus extra income tax $0 · minus running costs

Default LLC: income tax + SE tax
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S corp: income tax + payroll tax
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S corp running costs
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Profit taken as distributions
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Estimate for information only — not tax, legal or financial advice. Federal figures for tax year 2026; state and local taxes are not included unless you enter them. Check your situation with a CPA or enrolled agent.

Free calculator by SelfEmployLab · updated for 2026