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scorp

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
January 21, 2025
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I understand, Scorp reasonable salary how it is taxed, how are any other distributions taxed? Thank you.

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Level 15

salary from an S-corp is taxed just like wages from any other employer - ordinary income. The S-corp pays social security and medicare taxes on these wages as do you through a deduction from your salary. Payroll tax returns must be filed by the S-corp. State law will dictate if they are subject to unemployment taxes and whether it is required to carry workers' compensation insurance. Since you seem new to this, it might be a good idea to meet with a tax pro to review these things. Distributions are not taxed, they reduce your tax basis, unless they result in a negative tax basis. You must include form 7203 with your 1040 if there is a loss or there are distributions. Most numbers must be entered manually as they do not carry from the K-1

Mike

Level 15

If you're referring to Box 1 of your K-1 (1120-S), Ordinary business income, that is treated as ordinary income not subject to self-employment tax.

Your W-2 income is, of course, treated differently.