Partnership or S-Corp? The answer determines how much you pay in self-employment tax, how you can split profits, and how much flexibility you have with business debt. Both
S-Corp Tax Planning Strategies for 2026: A Complete Guide
The 2026 tax year marks a turning point for S-Corporation owners. With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law on July 4, 2025, several temporary
S-Corp vs Partnership: Complete Tax Comparison for 2026
Both S-Corporations and partnerships are pass-through entities. Neither pays federal income tax at the entity level. Income flows through to the owners’ personal returns. But the similarities end
S-Corp Tax Planning: Salary, Retirement & Savings Strategies
Key Takeaways S-Corp tax planning centers on balancing reasonable salary with distributions to minimize self-employment tax The QBI deduction (now permanent under OBBBA) adds complexity: higher W-2 wages
Year-End Tax Planning Checklist for Business Owners (2026)
Key Takeaways The best tax planning happens October through December, not during tax season Equipment purchases, retirement contributions, and income timing decisions lock in on December 31st S-Corp
Quarterly Tax Planning Checklist for Business Owners
Key Takeaways Tax planning is year-round work, not a December scramble Q1 focuses on entity elections and prior year cleanup Q2 is for mid-year review and estimated payment
Outsourced Accounting for Small Business: When You’re Ready to Hand It Off
Key Takeaways F&A outsourcing market growing 10-12% annually as businesses seek scalable support Signs you’re ready: spending 10+ hours/month on books, made a tax mistake, growing fast S-Corps
S-Corp Reasonable Salary: How to Set It Right (2026 Guide)
Key Takeaways Reasonable salary must be “reasonable for the services performed,” not a specific percentage IRS looks at industry comparables, time worked, experience, and business profitability Too-low salary
How Much Does Outsourced Accounting Cost? A Realistic Guide
Key Takeaways Outsourced accounting typically costs $500-$5,000+/month depending on services Rule of thumb: accounting costs should be 1-4% of annual revenue Outsourcing saves 40-60% compared to in-house staff
QBI Deduction Planning: Maximizing Your 20% Pass-Through Deduction (2026)
Key Takeaways The QBI deduction (Section 199A) is now permanent under the OBBBA, providing long-term planning stability 2026 thresholds: $203,000 single / $406,000 MFJ before limitations apply New