Plan your S-corp salary, distributions, and tax reserves — in one place
A simple planning tool for solo consultants and agency owners running an S-corp. Get a clearer picture of your salary, distributions, and tax reserves — all in one place.
Planning tool only — not tax filing, payroll, or legal advice.
The problem
S-corp owner pay shouldn't be this confusing
You already run your business. You shouldn't have to piece together salary, distributions, and tax obligations from five different places.
Guessing your salary
The IRS requires a "reasonable salary" but gives no clear number. Most S-corp owners pick a number and hope it holds up.
Confusion about distributions
How much can you take as a distribution? When? These decisions affect your tax bill, but there's no simple view.
Forgetting tax reserves
Quarterly estimated taxes sneak up fast. Without a plan, you're scrambling every quarter to find the cash.
Missing important deadlines
S-corp owners juggle payroll tax deposits, quarterly estimates, and annual filings. Miss one and you owe penalties.
What you get
One clear view of your S-corp compensation plan
Plan salary and distributions
Model different salary-to-distribution ratios and see how each affects your tax picture. No guessing.
Estimate tax reserve targets
Know how much to set aside each quarter for federal income and self-employment taxes.
Stay organized with deadlines
See every S-corp deadline in one place — quarterly estimates, payroll deposits, and annual filings.
Save scenarios and compare
Keep multiple compensation plans side by side. Change your mind without losing your work.
How it works
Three steps to a clear compensation plan
Enter your numbers
Input your estimated annual revenue, filing status, and the salary amount you're considering.
View your planning breakdown
See a clear estimate of your salary, distributions, and tax reserve targets — with all assumptions shown.
Save and compare scenarios
Save plans, compare them side by side, and update them as your business changes through the year.
Trust & transparency
Built to be clear, not clever
Financial planning tools should earn your trust. Here's how we approach it.
Planning tool, not advice
S-Corp Pay Planner is a planning and organization tool. It does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional.
Transparent assumptions
Every calculation shows the assumptions behind it — tax rates, salary ranges, and estimation methods. No black boxes.
Clear methodology
We document how every number is calculated, so you can review the inputs and logic behind each planning estimate.
Built for U.S. S-corp owners
Designed specifically for solo consultants and agency owners in the U.S. already operating as S-corps. Not a one-size-fits-all tool.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
Try the basics
- ✓Public salary calculator
- ✓Basic salary vs. distribution breakdown
- ✓Educational content access
Pro
Full planning suite
- ✓Save and compare multiple scenarios
- ✓Tax reserve planning
- ✓Deadline tracker
- ✓PDF & CSV exports
FAQ
Common questions
Ready to plan your S-corp compensation?
Start with the free calculator. No account required.