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S-Corp Salary vs Distribution Calculator
Compare self-employment tax on a Schedule C with a reasonable S-corp salary split.
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- Self-employment tax as a sole prop
- $21,194.32
- Payroll tax on S-corp salary
- $10,710.00
- Distributions free of FICA
- $80,000.00
- Estimated annual saving
- $10,484.32
- Salary must be reasonable for the work performed — tax authorities reclassify low salaries.
- Excludes payroll filing costs, state taxes and the QBI deduction interaction.
For planning and illustration only. Tax rules and local rates change; verify the result against current federal, state and local guidance before relying on it.