Park Strategic Advisors
Switching from LegalZoom to File.Business saved me $300 in year 2 alone. The S-Corp election analysis was the most valuable part.
Linda Park, Founder · $240K profit · Solo · Formed 2023
The situation
Linda had been a freelance consultant for 5 years. Profits were rising past the threshold where S-Corp savings become substantial.
What File.Business did
Migrated her existing LegalZoom LLC to File.Business (filed change of registered agent). Modeled S-Corp savings for her income level ($240K profit). Filed Form 2553 S-Corp election. Set up Gusto payroll for $95K reasonable salary plus $145K distributions.
The outcome
S-Corp election saved approximately $9,800 in self-employment tax. Migration from LegalZoom saved $260 in year-2 fees. Quarterly tax planning simplified through structured salary + distribution model.
Key facts
| Industry | Strategy Consulting |
|---|---|
| Entity structure | Texas LLC + S-Corp election |
| Year formed | 2023 |
| Scale at story point | $240K profit |
| Team | Solo |
About this case study
This is a representative composite case study based on patterns we see across many similar customers. Names and identifying details have been changed. The structure, services, and outcomes described are typical of customers in this segment.
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