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S Corp Tax worksheet
Grade 7 · CCSS 7.RP.A.3
Calcapedia Solve each problem and show your work. Round answers to 2 decimal places where needed.
- 1.
Problem 1. - Business profit before paying yourself: $120,000
- Your reasonable salary: $62,500
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $3,500
- Filing status (2026): Married filing separately
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 2.
Problem 2. - Business profit before paying yourself: $95,000
- Your reasonable salary: $58,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $2,500
- Filing status (2026): Married filing jointly
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 3.
Problem 3. - Business profit before paying yourself: $120,000
- Your reasonable salary: $55,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $3,600
- Filing status (2026): Married filing jointly
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 4.
Problem 4. - Business profit before paying yourself: $90,000
- Your reasonable salary: $49,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $3,250
- Filing status (2026): Married filing jointly
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 5.
Problem 5. - Business profit before paying yourself: $120,000
- Your reasonable salary: $80,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $2,500
- Filing status (2026): Married filing separately
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 6.
Problem 6. - Business profit before paying yourself: $160,000
- Your reasonable salary: $68,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $3,000
- Filing status (2026): Married filing jointly
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 7.
Problem 7. - Business profit before paying yourself: $120,000
- Your reasonable salary: $65,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $2,800
- Filing status (2026): Married filing jointly
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 8.
Problem 8. - Business profit before paying yourself: $122,500
- Your reasonable salary: $40,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $2,800
- Filing status (2026): Single
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 9.
Problem 9. - Business profit before paying yourself: $150,000
- Your reasonable salary: $51,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $3,750
- Filing status (2026): Single
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
- 10.
Problem 10. - Business profit before paying yourself: $140,000
- Your reasonable salary: $40,000
- Extra yearly costs of the S corp (optional): $3,200
- Filing status (2026): Single
Find: Estimated yearly saving
Answer
Answer key: S Corp Tax worksheet
Calcapedia 1. Estimated yearly saving: $3,892.96
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
2. Estimated yearly saving: $2,049.07
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
3. Estimated yearly saving: $4,940.46
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
4. Estimated yearly saving: $1,969.60
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
5. Estimated yearly saving: $2,215.46
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
6. Estimated yearly saving: $9,203.28
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
7. Estimated yearly saving: $4,210.46
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
8. Estimated yearly saving: $8,388.70
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
9. Estimated yearly saving: $9,641.32
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving
10. Estimated yearly saving: $10,461.37
As a sole proprietor, self-employment tax applies to your whole profit. First take 92.35% of it, as the IRS does
Apply 12.4% for Social Security, up to the $184,500.00 limit, and 2.9% for Medicare
As an S corp, payroll taxes apply only to your salary. Take the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
The company pays a matching share, so double it
Subtract to see the tax you'd save before costs
Take off the extra costs of running the S corp. This is your estimated yearly saving