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S-Corp Tax Planning in Utah

Find out whether an S-corp election actually saves you money, based on your numbers, not a rule of thumb you read online.

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What you get

An S-corp election can cut self-employment tax once your profit is high enough, but only when it is set up and run correctly. Done wrong, it creates payroll obligations, IRS exposure, and costs that wipe out the savings.

We look at your actual profit, owner pay, and tax picture, then tell you plainly whether an S-corp makes sense for you and how to run it if it does. No internet guessing, no one-size-fits-all rule.

What's included

  • A profit and owner-pay review to see if an election makes sense
  • Reasonable compensation analysis based on your role and industry
  • Self-employment tax savings projection, net of payroll costs
  • Guidance on payroll setup and ongoing requirements
  • Entity election filing support (Form 2553) when it is the right move
  • A clear recommendation, even when the answer is not yet

Why it matters

The difference it makes

Decide from numbers

A real projection of savings net of payroll and admin costs, not a rule of thumb.

Stay compliant

Reasonable compensation set defensibly, so the election holds up.

Know the full cost

Payroll, filings, and admin factored in before you switch.

Honest guidance

If an S-corp would not save you money yet, we will tell you.

Transparent, up-front pricing

S-corp planning sessions start at $550. If we move forward with an election and ongoing support, we scope that separately and quote it up front.

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Service area

S-Corp Tax Planning across Utah County & the Wasatch Front

5D provides s-corp tax planning to businesses and individuals throughout Utah County and the surrounding Wasatch Front. Most of our work happens securely online, so you get the same team whether you are down the street or across the valley. Find your city:

FAQ

S-Corp Tax Planning questions

Still unsure? Ask us directly.

Should I elect S-corp status?
It depends on your profit and how you pay yourself. An S-corp can save on self-employment tax once profit is consistently high enough to support a reasonable salary plus distributions. We run your numbers before recommending it.
How should I pay myself as an S-corp owner?
Through a reasonable W-2 salary for the work you actually do, plus distributions on the remaining profit. The salary has to be defensible, which is where the planning matters.
Is the 60/40 rule real?
No. The 60/40 split (60 percent salary, 40 percent distributions) is NOT an IRS rule. Compensation must be reasonable based on the facts and circumstances of your role, industry, and business. Any fixed ratio is a guess, not a safe harbor.
What is reasonable compensation?
It is what you would pay someone else to do your job, considering your duties, experience, hours, and industry pay data. The IRS expects your salary to reflect the real value of your work before distributions.
Do S-corp owners have to run payroll?
Yes. An S-corp owner who works in the business generally must be on payroll and take a reasonable W-2 salary, with payroll taxes withheld and filed. We help you set that up correctly.
When is an S-corp not worth it?
When profit is low, when a reasonable salary would absorb most of the income, or when the added payroll and filing costs outweigh the self-employment tax saved. We will say so if that is your situation.
Is an S-corp worth it around $200k of profit?
Often yes, but it still depends on a reasonable salary for your role and your other costs. At that level the savings are usually meaningful, which is exactly when getting the salary right matters most.

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