Everything you need to choose the right business entity — from zero to S-Corp election.
Side-by-side SE tax, QBI, and admin overhead at $75K / $150K / $250K. When to switch and how.
Form 2553 eligibility, deadlines, late election relief, and the salary/distribution split math.
15.3% SE tax breakdown, 92.35% net earnings rule, QBI deduction interaction, and 2026 rates.
State-level comparison for CA freelancers: $800 LLC fee, CA S-Corp franchise tax, FTB compliance.
Interactive walkthrough: income threshold for S-Corp profitability, CA-specific numbers, conversion timing.
IRS relief procedures (Rev. Proc. 2013-30) for late elections — when you can still fix a missed deadline.
AI-generated 5-year LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp projection with real 2026 tax math, state checklist, and CPA referral.