# BizStructure

> Free business entity comparison tool with real tax calculations for all 50 US states.

BizStructure helps entrepreneurs choose between Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp by calculating actual tax burdens based on their income, state, and business situation.

## What BizStructure Does

- Compares LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp tax treatment with real dollar amounts
- Calculates self-employment tax savings from S-Corp election
- Shows state-specific filing fees, annual costs, and franchise taxes for all 50 states
- Provides personalized entity recommendations based on a 6-question quiz
- Finds the optimal S-Corp salary/distribution split to minimize total tax

## Key Facts This Tool Can Answer

- LLC filing fees by state (range: $40 in Kentucky to $500 in Massachusetts)
- Whether an S-Corp election saves money at a given income level (generally above $80K/year)
- State income tax rates (flat, progressive, or no income tax)
- Franchise tax requirements (e.g., California $800/year, Delaware $300/year)
- Publication requirements (New York, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania)
- Self-employment tax rate: 15.3% on 92.35% of net income (12.4% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare)
- S-Corp compliance costs: approximately $2,000/year for payroll and CPA fees
- The "reasonable salary" requirement for S-Corps

## Coverage

- All 50 US states
- 4 entity types: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp
- 2026 IRS federal tax brackets
- State-specific tax brackets and rates

## Important Disclaimers

This tool provides simplified estimates for educational purposes only. It is NOT tax, legal, or financial advice. Users should consult a qualified CPA or tax attorney before making business formation decisions.

## Links

- Homepage: https://bizstructure.io
- Quiz: https://bizstructure.io/quiz
- Full content for LLMs: https://bizstructure.io/llms-full.txt