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How to pay yourself as an LLC owner in 2026 — I break it down in 3 simple steps. Whether your LLC is taxed as a sole proprietorship, partnership, S corporation, or C corporation, I walk you through exactly how to pay yourself from your LLC the right way.

I cover the four ways your LLC can be taxed and what each one means for how you take money out of your business. I explain the difference between owner's draws and distributions, how self-employment tax works at 15.3%, and when electing S corporation status can save you tens of thousands of dollars. If your LLC is making $100,000 or more in profit, I show you how to structure your compensation the smart way.

I also get into the implementation side — how to determine your current tax classification, whether an S corp election makes sense for you, setting up payroll, taking reasonable compensation, and making your quarterly estimated tax payments on time. This is your complete guide to paying yourself legally and tax-efficiently as an LLC owner in 2026.

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