How to Save Thousands with an S Corporation
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How to Save Thousands with an S Corporation
Introduction
Ever wonder why more than three million entrepreneurs choose to operate as S corporations? The answer is simple: they save thousands in taxes each year. Discover how you can benefit from these tax savings with insights from CPA and tax expert Stephen L. Nelson.
Key Benefits of an S Corporation
An S corporation offers significant tax advantages through three primary avenues:
1. Tax Deductions on Business Losses
Unlike C corporations, S corporation owners can deduct business losses on their personal tax returns. For example, if an S corporation incurs a $20,000 loss in its first year and is owned equally by two shareholders, each can claim a $10,000 deduction. This could potentially save them up to $4,000 in federal and state taxes.
2. Savings on Self-Employment Taxes
S corporations provide substantial savings on self-employment and Social Security/Medicare taxes. Consider three hypothetical business owners, each earning $90,000 in profits:
- Adams, operating as an LLC, pays about $13,500 in self-employment taxes.
- Brown, running a C corporation, also pays around $13,500 in Social Security and Medicare taxes.
- Cole, operating an S corporation, can divide his profits between salary and dividend distributions. By taking $40,000 as salary and $50,000 as dividends, Cole only pays taxes on the salary portion, saving approximately $7,000 compared to Adams and Brown.
3. Avoidance of Double Taxation
S corporations do not pay corporate income taxes, which can eliminate the double taxation problem. For example, if an S corporation and a C corporation each earn $100,000 in profits, an S corporation can pass the entire amount to its owner, who pays personal income tax on it. In contrast, the C corporation pays corporate tax first, then taxes on dividends, often resulting in higher overall tax liability.
Setting Up an S Corporation
To capitalize on S corporation benefits:
1. Incorporate Your Business: Form a regular corporation or a limited liability company (LLC).
2. Elect S Corporation Status: File IRS Form 2553 to be treated as an S corporation. Note that some states may require a separate state election, such as New York.
Final Tip
Although S corporations can yield significant tax savings, these benefits only begin once the S status is elected. If you're considering this move, consult your tax advisor or attorney to start saving next year.
By leveraging the tax advantages of an S corporation, you can keep more of your hard-earned money, just like millions of other savvy business owners.
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