What Is an S Corp and Should I Become One in 2023?
What Is an S Corp and Should I Become One in 2023?  
Podcast: Small Business Tax Savings Podcast
Published On: Wed Jun 07 2023
Description: Send us a textWhat Is an S Corp and Should I Become One in 2023? In this episode of the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast, Mike provides an in-depth analysis of the advantages of becoming an S-corporation. Mike reviews the different entity types and explains why an S-corporation is often a better option.  Mike covers topics of what an S-corporation is, when to become one, how to set it up, what constitutes a reasonable salary for an S-corporation owner, and how to maintain an S-corporation after.Tune in now as Mike discusses all the details on how to minimize self-employment taxes and save money legally by electing to be taxed as an S-corporation![00:28] What is an S-Corp and should I become one in 2023?Today’s episode is, “What is an S-Corp, and Should I become one in 2023?”Mike discusses everything you need to know about S-corporations[06:01] When Does An S-Corporation Make Sense?Self-employment taxes are roughly 15% of business profitsAn S-corporation makes sense when the business starts to profit around $40, 000 - $50, 000 per yearYou pay self-employment taxes on the reasonable salary option that you take as an owner of the companyBy electing for S-corporation status, you can avoid self-employment taxes on income over and above the reasonable salary[10:32] What Are The Downsides Of An S-Corporation?What are the downsides of an S-corporation?Having separate business tax returns which is more complex and costlyIn order to be an S-corporation, you need to have an LLC or C-corporation set upS-corporations help minimize self-employment taxes[16:54] Closing SegmentMike discusses all the details on how to minimize self-employment taxes and save money legally through electing be taxes as an S-corporation!Final WordsKey Quotes“S Corp is simply a tax election. It is not an entity type. We're just electing for an LLC that we already have set up, or a C Corporation that we already have set up. We're electing for that entity to be taxed as an S Corporation. And really, the main reason for an S Corporation is to help lower the amount of self-employment taxes you pay.” – Mike Jesowshek, CPA--------Podcast Host: Mike Jesowshek, CPA - Founder and Host of Small Business Tax Savings PodcastJoin Our Tax Minimization Program: https://www.taxsavingspodcast.com/taxIncSight Packages: https://incsight.net/pricing/Book an Initial Consultation: https://app.simplymeet.me/o/incsight/sale-------Podcast Website: https://www.TaxSavingsPodcast.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/taxsavings/--------To find out more on this topic and many others visit our website at www.TaxSavingsPodcast.com. You can also give us a call at 844-327-9272 or send your questions to us at: Ask@TaxSavingsPodcast.com