Business Entity Tax Guide
Choosing the wrong business entity costs thousands in unnecessary taxes or exposes you to personal liability. Answer a few quick questions about your situation and get a personalized recommendation, plus a full comparison of every entity type's tax treatment, filing requirements, and best-fit scenarios.
1. What is your annual net profit?
Under $40,000
$40,000–$100,000
$100,000–$500,000
Over $500,000
2. Do you have investors or plan to raise capital?
No — sole owner or small partnership
Maybe in the future
Yes — VC, angel, or equity investors
3. How important is pass-through taxation vs. retained earnings?
I want profits to pass through to my personal return
I want to retain profits in the business at a lower tax rate