This tool helps you estimate the taxes for an S Corporation based on your inputs.
How to Use the S Corp Tax Calculator
To use this calculator, please fill in the following fields with the appropriate values:
- Annual Revenue: Enter the total revenue your S Corporation generated over the past year.
- Annual Expenses: Enter the total operating expenses your S Corporation incurred over the past year.
- Salary Paid to Shareholders: Enter the total salary that was paid to shareholders of the S Corporation.
- Federal Tax Rate: Enter the federal corporate tax rate. The default value is 21%.
- State Tax Rate: Enter the state corporate tax rate that applies to your corporation.
- Social Security Tax Rate: Enter the Social Security tax rate applied to salaries. The default value is 6.2%.
- Medicare Tax Rate: Enter the Medicare tax rate applied to salaries. The default value is 1.45%.
- State Income Tax Rate: Enter the state income tax rate that applies to shareholder distributions.
Once all fields are filled in, click the “Calculate” button to see the net income after taxes.
How It Calculates the Results
The calculator takes the following steps to compute the final result:
- Calculate the gross profit by subtracting annual expenses from annual revenue.
- Compute federal and state corporate taxes based on the gross profit and the respective tax rates.
- Calculate Social Security and Medicare taxes based on the salary paid to shareholders.
- Determine the shareholder distribution by subtracting the salary from the gross profit.
- Calculate the state income tax on the shareholder distribution.
- Sum up all taxes (federal, state, Social Security, Medicare, and state income tax) to get the total tax amount.
- Subtract the total tax amount from the gross profit to get the net income after taxes.
Limitations
This calculator provides an estimate of the net income after taxes for an S Corporation. However, it has several limitations:
- It does not account for additional deductions, credits, or tax benefits your corporation might be eligible for.
- Tax rates can change, so make sure to use the most up-to-date rates applicable to your corporation.
- Consult a tax professional for a comprehensive and personalized tax calculation.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Calculating Taxable Income
To calculate taxable income for an S Corp, input the company’s total income and deductions, such as business expenses and employee salaries, into the calculator. The calculator will automatically subtract these deductions from the income to provide the taxable income amount.
Determining Shareholder Distributions
Enter the total amount of distributions made to shareholders during the tax year to determine the taxable income for each shareholder. The calculator will divide the total distributions by the number of shareholders to provide individual distributions for tax purposes.
Estimating Tax Liability
Input the taxable income computed for the S Corp to estimate the tax liability for the company. The calculator will apply the relevant tax rate and deductions to determine the amount of tax owed by the S Corp.
Accounting for Deductible Expenses
Enter the details of deductible expenses, such as rent, utilities, and office supplies, into the calculator. The tool will calculate the total deductible amount, reducing the S Corp’s taxable income and lowering its tax liability.
Calculating Depreciation Deductions
Input the cost and useful life of depreciable assets owned by the S Corp to calculate depreciation deductions. The calculator will apply the appropriate depreciation method to determine the deductible amount for each asset.
Adjusting for Charitable Contributions
Enter the total amount of charitable contributions made by the S Corp during the tax year. The calculator will adjust the taxable income by deducting the charitable contributions, potentially reducing the company’s tax liability.
Planning for Pass-Through Income
Input the total pass-through income generated by the S Corp to calculate individual shareholders’ tax obligations. The calculator will allocate the pass-through income to each shareholder based on their ownership percentage for tax reporting.
Accounting for Capital Gains/Losses
Input the details of capital gains or losses realized by the S Corp during the tax year. The calculator will compute the net capital gain or loss, which may impact the company’s taxable income and tax liability.
Estimating Qualified Business Income Deduction
Enter the S Corp’s qualified business income and wages paid to employees to estimate the qualified business income deduction. The calculator will apply the deduction formula to provide the eligible deduction amount for the S Corp.
Reviewing Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Income
Compare and review the taxable income calculated by the S Corp tax calculator with non-taxable income sources, such as tax-exempt interest or certain dividends. This analysis will help the company accurately report its taxable income and comply with tax regulations.