How to calculate self employment taxes

Self-employment taxes are the employment taxes for someone who is self-employed.  They are separate from your state and federal taxes. If you want a quick answer, check line 12 on schedule SE.  Continue reading if you want to understand how self-employment taxes work. Table of Contents Full Video Transcript: How to calculate self employment taxes…

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What is reasonable compensation for s-corp owners?

What is reasonable compensation for s corp owners

What is reasonable compensation for s corp owners? Section 162 of the tax code states, “a reasonable allowance for salaries or other compensation for personal services actually rendered,” but what does this mean for your s-corp owner compensation? The term you will hear repeatedly when it comes to S-corp owners and compensation is, “reasonable.” The…

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Should I own an S-Corp to save taxes?

How many S-Corps should you have?  Is one enough?  Multiple? Or should you skip the s-corp altogether? I will only focus on the taxes and retirement savings when it comes to the s-corp and not any legal or shareholder benefits. S-Corporations are great for small business taxes, but you need to know how those taxes…

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