LLC or S Corp?
Start with the numbers.
LLC-or-S-Corp Decision Kit · $29
Practical tax education for solo service businesses weighing their next step. Bring structure to the decision and prepare for a more informed conversation with your tax professional.
From Tax Planning Etc LLC, a Virginia-licensed CPA firm that works closely with Geddes & Company.
A practical next step, at your pace.
The decision kit is for solo service business owners who want to think through LLC and S Corp questions before taking action. It is an educational purchase, with checkout through Gumroad.
What's in the kit
A 9-page PDF decision guide: entity versus tax election, a line-by-line worked example, a profit and salary sensitivity table, a reasonable-pay evidence checklist, real costs, an election checklist, and adviser meeting notes.
The 2026 Estimator (Excel): compares your total tax cost as a default single-member LLC and with an S election, using 2026 brackets, the QBI deduction, payroll taxes, a state rate, and your added costs.
Scenario tables and charts: see how the benefit changes with profit and with the salary you choose.
A salary evidence log: record duties, hours, and market pay data, and compare your proposed salary with the evidence.
Built-in checks: flags a low salary, S corp losses, the QBI threshold, and the Social Security wage base, and says plainly what the model leaves out.
Not sure where to start?
Begin with the free S Corp Election Readiness Checklist. Use it as your starting point before deciding whether to buy the kit.
Before you buy
How much does the kit cost?
The LLC-or-S-Corp Decision Kit is $29. The purchase button takes you to the product page on Gumroad, where you can review the product details before checkout.
Does this include personal tax advice?
No. The kit is educational. It does not include tax preparation, an advisory engagement, or a recommendation for your individual circumstances.
If you'd rather have a CPA handle your situation, Geddes & Company, P.C., a CPA firm in Fairfax, Virginia, offers hands-on help with entity decisions, payroll setup and tax preparation. Tax Planning Etc works closely with Geddes & Company. No referral fee is paid.
Will an S Corp election save me money?
No savings are promised. A decision should account for your facts, costs, and responsibilities. Review your situation with your tax professional before acting.
Where can I get product help?
Email support@taxplanningetc.com with the product name and your question.