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LLC vs. S-Corp tax calculator

Estimate how self-employment tax on LLC profits compares with S-Corp payroll taxes on a reasonable salary plus distributions.

Estimated S-Corp tax savings

$7,010.46

Under this simplified model, an S-Corp election may reduce employment-related taxes — confirm with a CPA.

LLC total tax: $45,755.46
S-Corp total tax: $38,745.00
LLC SE tax: $16,955.46
S-Corp payroll tax: $9,945.00
S-Corp distributions: $55,000.00
Income tax (both): $28,800.00

Need a free LLC vs S-Corp tax calculator? This S corporation tax comparison tool helps founders model self-employment tax liabilities versus reasonable salary payroll taxes before electing S-Corp status. Use it as an LLC tax savings calculator, pass-through entity comparison tool, or formation tax planner — then confirm with a CPA.