Akron Income Tax Co.

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What Percentage Does a Small Business Pay in Taxes?

Calculate your total business income by adding all revenue from sales, services, and other sources.

Determine Business Income

Deduct business expenses such as rent, supplies, wages, and utilities from your total income to get your net income.

Subtract Deductions

Use applicable tax deductions like the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction, which allows up to a 20% deduction for eligible businesses.

Apply Tax Deductions

Determine Taxable Income: After applying all deductions, the remaining amount is your taxable income.

Determine Taxable Income:

Apply the appropriate federal tax bracket (10% to 37%) to your taxable income. If your business is a C-Corp, the flat tax rate is 21%.

Use Tax Bracket:

Sole proprietors and LLC owners must also pay self-employment tax (15.3%) on their net earnings.

Self-Employment Tax

Calculate state and local taxes, which vary depending on where your business operates.

State and Local Taxes

If required, calculate and pay estimated quarterly taxes to avoid penalties.

Estimate Quarterly Taxes: