S-Corp Reasonable Salary Tool

Calculate your reasonable salary and generate IRS compliance documentation for your single-member LLC S-Corp election

Salary Calculator Input

Enter your business details, select salary percentage, and choose withholding strategy

Estimated Gross Income (Annual)

Estimated Business Expenses

AnnualMonthly

Enter monthly expenses

Estimated Net Income

Base recommended salary: 50% ($0)

Estimated % of Time Working in Business

State (Location)

Business Description

Month of First Payroll

0% of Net Income100% of Net Income

40% = $0

Base salary before withholding strategy adjustment

Select your tax withholding strategy - this will adjust withholding and take home pay but not your salary

Conservative

Extra withholding for peace of mind

On Target

Match projected tax liability

Aggressive

Minimal withholding (may owe at year-end)