I’m currently a sole proprietor. I’m a consultant so my expenses are very low relative to income. My new accountant is extremely hyped to convert me to an s-corp. The tax math checks out, but I keep finding new non-tax expenses he didn’t mention, like having a registered agent and a virtual address. He doesn’t seem to see non-tax expenses as real, and I’m worried I’m going to finish this process only to find out the expenses eat up all the savings. I’ve got the following list of expenses so far, what am I missing?

  • Corporate tax preparation
  • Corporate taxes
  • Payroll service
  • Virtual address (so my home address isn’t in the public DB)
  • Registered agent (same)
  • intraalpha@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The question can only be answered uniquely for each case/business/individual.

    Shouldn’t have any real cost - you can just send IRS a letter.

    Registered agent services should be cheap - maybe your CPA will do it for you for no cost.

    Disclaimer: I’ve had both llc and scorp and still can’t tell you pros and cons. I’d listen to the CPA and not me

  • alento_group@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    /r/tax would be an ideal place to ask this question.

    You missed the costs for entity formation and annual report fees, though you did get the registered agent.

    Remember you’ll be going from a $500 tax preparation bill to $2500.

  • reluctant-accountant@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Did the salary/distribution conversation take place? If you’re the only employee, it’s likely that all of your income should be paid to you via payroll instead of distributions.