Entity Selection: LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp
Stop guessing whether you should be an LLC, S-corp, or C-corp.Entity choice is the one tax decision you make once and live with for years — and getting it wrong quietly costs thousands in self-employment tax or invites an audit. Entity Selection: LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp is a current-year (2026) Pro guide that shows you exactly how each structure is taxed, which one fits your profit and goals, and how to elect it without tripping a trap — written by a CPA with over 25 years of experience. The ebook explains it in plain English; the included Excel tool runs all three structures side by side on your own numbers.WHO THIS IS FOR• New owners deciding how to set up — and whether an LLC alone is enough• Established sole proprietors wondering if it's time to elect S-corp status• S-corp owners who want to set a salary they can actually defend• Founders weighing a C-corp for reinvestment, investors, or a QSBS exit• Anyone who wants to understand entity taxes without paying for a $400 consultWHAT'S INSIDEThe ebook — 35 pages, eight focused strategies plus a full worked scenario:• Legal entity vs. tax classification — why "LLC or S-corp?" is the wrong question• How each structure is actually taxed — pass-through vs. double taxation• Self-employment tax: the biggest lever — where the S-corp saving really comes from• Reasonable compensation — the salary rule that makes or breaks the S-corp• The QBI / 199A deduction across entities — the 20% break and its limits• The C-corp case — when 21% and double tax still win (reinvestment, fringe benefits, QSBS)• What each entity really costs to run — when compliance eats the saving• Choosing, electing, and changing it — Forms 2553 / 8832, deadlines, and conversion trapsThe Excel tool — the Entity Comparison Calculator: enter your profit, filing status, and a proposed salary, and it computes your total federal tax as a sole prop, S-corp, and C-corp side by side — plus an S-corp break-even, a reasonable-salary check, and a C-corp reinvestment comparison.WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY ABLE TO DO• See your total tax under each structure side by side, on your own numbers• Know whether — and when — an S-corp election is worth the cost• Set an S-corp salary you can defend if the IRS asks• Tell when a C-corp actually wins, and when it just costs you twice• File the right election on time and avoid the built-in-gains and re-election trapsFORMAT & DELIVERYInstant download. PDF ebook + Excel tool (.xlsx). Lifetime access and free updates.SAVE MORE WITH THE PACKThis title is part of the Small Business Owner Pack — eleven entity, payroll, retirement, and deduction guides bundled for $389 (about half the cost of buying them individually). Or get every Tax Confident guide with the All-Access Pass for $699. See the store for current pack pricing.FAQIs this current? Yes — it uses 2026 figures, including the 21% corporate rate, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and projected brackets and QBI thresholds, with a note to confirm current limits before you file.Do I need special software? No. The tool is a standard Excel (.xlsx) file that also opens in Google Sheets and other spreadsheet apps. You only fill in the highlighted cells.Does it include state taxes? The figures are federal. States vary widely — some levy franchise taxes or don't honor the S-election — so confirm your state's treatment with your preparer.Is this tax advice? No. It's educational. It makes you a sharp, informed owner — not a substitute for advice on your specific situation.Refunds? If it's not a fit, reply to your receipt and we'll make it right. This product is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules and thresholds change — consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation.taxconfident.gumroad.com · hello@taxconfident.co
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