Tax Strategy Blog for Business Owners

"Information is the resolution of uncertainty."
Claude Shannon

Find what matters most to you 👇

October 13, 2026
At What Profit Does an S-Corp Actually Make Sense? (The Real Numbers)

“At what profit level does the expense of converting to an S-Corp make sense?” The S-Corp profit threshold is one of the most-Googled small-business tax questions — and everyone quotes a different magic number. Quick answer: On structure alone, Laura’s firm finds the S-Corp profit threshold sits somewhere around $40,000–$70,000 of net profit, and by […]

Read More
July 1, 2026
Can Your LLC Pay You a 1099 Management Fee for Your Own Rentals?

“I personally manage our rental property held in an LLC. Can the LLC pay me a property management fee as a 1099 hire without triggering payroll tax or any other reporting requirement?” An LLC management fee paid to yourself is one of the more creative-sounding ideas circulating among landlords right now. The framework Laura uses […]

Read More