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United States

US S-Corporation

Reduce your self-employment tax burden while maintaining corporate credibility. An S-Corp election can save US-resident business owners thousands of dollars each year.

15–30%

Tax Savings

100 max

Shareholder Limit

Required

US Citizens Only

Mar 15

Election Deadline

Pros & Cons of a US S-Corp

Pros

  • Significant self-employment tax savings for owners
  • Pass-through taxation β€” no corporate income tax
  • Corporate credibility and structure
  • Owners can be employees and receive benefits
  • Single level of taxation on profits
  • Flexibility in distributing profits vs. salary

Cons

  • Limited to 100 shareholders
  • Only US citizens and permanent residents can be shareholders
  • Cannot issue preferred stock β€” not suitable for most VC funding
  • Must pay yourself a 'reasonable salary' as an owner-employee
  • More administrative requirements than an LLC
  • Strict eligibility rules β€” one class of stock only

Step by Step

How to Form a US S-Corp

01

Form an LLC or Corporation

You must first form a standard LLC or C-Corp at the state level before making the S-Corp tax election with the IRS.

~ 1–3 business days

02

Check Eligibility

Confirm that all shareholders are US citizens or permanent residents, there are no more than 100 shareholders, and the entity has only one class of stock.

We verify eligibility for you

03

File IRS Form 2553

Submit Form 2553 (Election by a Small Business Corporation) to the IRS. The election must be filed by March 15 for it to apply to the current tax year.

Included in select plans

04

Set a Reasonable Salary

As an owner-employee, you must pay yourself a reasonable salary that reflects market rates for your role. This is scrutinized by the IRS.

CPA guidance included

05

Set Up Payroll

Once your salary is set, you need payroll to withhold and remit payroll taxes. Suits Finance can connect you with payroll providers.

Partner discounts available

06

File Annual Tax Returns

S-Corps file Form 1120-S annually with the IRS and issue K-1 forms to shareholders reporting their share of income, deductions, and credits.

Included in Tax plans

Ready to form your US S-Corp?

Suits Finance handles every step β€” from filing to compliance.

Pricing

Choose Your US S-Corp Plan

S-Corp Election

Form your entity and file the S-Corp election with the IRS.

$497one-time + state fees
  • LLC or Corp formation
  • IRS Form 2553 filing
  • Registered Agent Service (1 year)
  • EIN Registration
  • Email support
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Tax & Compliance

Full tax management for S-Corp owners.

$1,999/yr + state fees
  • Everything in S-Corp Election
  • Annual IRS Form 1120-S filing
  • K-1 preparation for all shareholders
  • Reasonable salary analysis
  • Licensed CPA Consultation
  • Live call scheduling

Complete

Taxes, bookkeeping, and analytics under one roof.

$2,999/yr + state fees
  • Everything in Tax & Compliance
  • Dedicated Bookkeeper
  • Monthly/Quarterly Closings
  • E-Commerce Analytics
  • Premium Partner Perks

FAQ

Common Questions About US S-Corp