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Tax Strategy Headquarters

Interactive C-Corp Knowledge Base

Mastering the Corporate Lifecycle

A comprehensive suite of 9 interactive tools designed to optimize tax efficiency from entity formation through operational growth to the final exit.

Foundation

The C-Corp Fundamentals

Master the 21% flat rate, Form 1120 mechanics, and visualize the "Double Taxation" impact.

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Double Tax Simulator
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Transition

Entity Conversions

Analyze the math behind converting from S-Corp/LLC to C-Corp. Is the rate arbitrage worth it?

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Reinvestment Calc
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Optimization

Strategic Tax Planning

Advanced strategies for Cash Accounting, R&D Capitalization (Sec 174), and Bonus Depreciation.

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R&D Amortizer
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Payroll

Compensation Strategy

Optimize the Salary vs. Dividend mix to minimize total tax liability while ensuring Reasonable Comp.

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Salary Optimizer
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Distributions

Dividends & E&P

Navigate the complexity of Earnings & Profits (E&P) and the distribution waterfall mechanics.

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Tax Waterfall
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Compliance

State & International

Manage Economic Nexus (Wayfair), state apportionment factors, and international transfer pricing.

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Nexus Checker
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Audit Risk

Accumulated Earnings

Assess your exposure to the 20% penalty tax on retained earnings using the Bardahl formula.

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Risk Radar
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High Value

QSBS (Section 1202)

The "Holy Grail" of tax exits. Check eligibility for the 100% capital gains exclusion (up to $10M).

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Eligibility Check
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Deal Making

M&A Tax Strategy

Structure your exit to avoid leakage. Compare Asset Sales vs. Stock Sales and explore 338(h)(10).

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Leakage Calc
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