S-Corp12 min read
How Much Does an S-Corp Save in 2026? Four Numbers Decide It
A $400K S-Corp can save $20K a year in 2026, combining payroll-tax savings with the QBI deduction. See the real math, then talk to a CPA.
Aug 3, 2026Read more
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Tax Strategy13 min read
Five Signs Your Business Has Outgrown a Tax Preparer and Needs a Tax Strategist
Five signs you need tax strategy, not just a tax preparer, and what proactive quarterly planning looks like before your next April surprise.
Jul 27, 2026Read more
Business Structure16 min read
Sole Prop, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp: What Your Entity Costs You in Taxes
How is founder income taxed? Sole prop, LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp compared on the same $400K of profit under 2026 rules, with the full $37K spread.
Jul 20, 2026Read more
S-Corp12 min read
How to Pay Yourself as an S-Corp Owner Without Triggering an IRS Audit
S-Corp reasonable salary, explained: the nine IRS factors, the court cases behind them, and the salary-to-distribution split that holds up in an audit.
Jul 13, 2026Read more
S-Corp15 min read
When an S-Corp Actually Saves You Money — and When the Math Doesn't Work
When does an S-Corp save money? See the full math — payroll tax and QBI — at four profit levels, from $80K to $400K in net profit, and 3 situations where you shouldn't elect.
Jul 6, 2026Read more
Bookkeeping11 min read
When to Hire an Accountant: A Revenue Map for Service Businesses
Six signals your accounting setup has stopped keeping up — and a revenue map that tells you which level of help fits at $400K, $750K, and $1M.
Jun 29, 2026Read more
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