The S-Corp Decision for Photographers
Should you be an S-Corp? Know before you switch.
What an S-Corp is, when it can lower your taxes and when it’s too soon. In plain English, from an accountant who works only with photographers.
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Taught by Tiffany Bastian, IRS Enrolled Agent · for photographers only
Real messages
From photographers who took the course.
Sound familiar?
The questions we hear every week.
“Someone told me I should be an S-Corp. Should I?”
A friend, a coach or a Facebook group said it saves money. Nobody explained why.
“Isn’t my LLC already an S-Corp?”
An LLC and an S-Corp aren’t the same thing, and the difference shows up at tax time.
“How much would I actually save?”
It depends on your profit, and the math isn’t what most people expect.
“What if I switch too soon?”
Payroll, extra filings and monthly bookkeeping all cost money. Switching early can cost more than it saves.
If you nodded at any of these, this course is for you.
It’s not your fault. But it is your decision.
What most photographers don’t realize.
S-Corp advice is everywhere, and most of it skips the part that matters: whether it fits your business right now. This course walks you through it, so you can decide with your own numbers in front of you.
An S-Corp isn’t a new business. It’s a tax election. Your LLC stays your LLC; how it’s taxed changes.
The savings come from self-employment tax. You pay yourself a reasonable salary through payroll, and profit above that can be taken as owner distributions.
It comes with more work. Payroll, a separate business tax return and clean books every month.
Timing matters. Switch too early and the costs can outweigh the savings. Wait too long and you may overpay.
After this course, you’ll know
Whether an S-Corp makes sense for you.
01
What an S-Corp is
And what it isn’t, in plain English.
02
LLC vs. S-Corp
What changes when your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp.
03
Where the savings come from
How an S-Corp can lower your self-employment tax.
04
When to switch
The signs your business may be ready.
05
When it’s too soon
Why switching early can cost you more.
06
Reasonable salary
What to pay yourself, and why the IRS cares.
07
Payroll and distributions
How you actually get paid as an S-Corp owner.
08
How to make the switch
The steps to elect S-Corp status, and what to set up first.
What’s inside
Everything you need to decide.
Short, photographer-specific lessons you can watch in an afternoon. It’s the same conversation I have with growing photographers on client calls.
What an S-Corp is, and what it isn’t
What changes when your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp
The benefits of an S-Corp for photographers
When it may make sense to switch
When it may be too soon
How to become an S-Corp
Why bookkeeping, payroll, reasonable salary and owner distributions matter
Your guide
Hi, I’m Tiffany.
I’m an IRS Enrolled Agent with an MBA and more than 20 years in accounting, and I work only with photographers. Not real estate agents. Not restaurants. Just photographers.
S-Corps come up on almost every call with a growing photographer. Some are ready. Some switched too soon and are paying for payroll and filings they don’t need yet. This course is that conversation, so you can make the call with confidence.
xo, Tiffany
Good to know
Questions? Quick answers.
My LLC is already set up. Do I need to start over?
No. An S-Corp is a tax election, not a new business. Your LLC can elect to be taxed as an S-Corp.
Is there a profit number where it makes sense?
There’s no single number that fits everyone. The course shows you what to look at in your own numbers, so you can see where you stand.
Will this tell me exactly what to do?
It gives you what you need to make the decision and ask the right questions. For advice on your specific business, book a call with our team.
I’m not making much yet. Is this too early?
It’s a good time to learn it. You’ll know the signs to watch for, so you’re ready when your business grows.
Ready when you are
S-Corp or not? Decide with confidence.
Learn what an S-Corp is, when it can save you money and when it’s too soon, then make the call for your business.