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    Most small business owners quietly overpay the IRS by thousands every year. Our job is to make sure you don't. We build a tax strategy around your business, check in with you year-round, and handle all the compliance so you keep more of what you earn.

    Potential First-Year Savings
    $0+

    Based on the average tax savings of active Salous CPA clients with an S Corp tax election for the 2024 tax year.

    S-Corp Election
    Year-Round Tax Advisory
    Self-Employment Tax Savings
    CPALicensed in Oklahoma
    0+Clients Served
    0+Years of Tax Experience
    0States Served
    THE S CORP ADVANTAGE

    Without an S corp,
    you're overpaying.

    As a sole proprietor or single-member LLC, your self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare) is roughly 15.3% on every dollar of net profit.

    An S corp election lets you split that profit between reasonable salary and distributions. The salary portion is subject to SE Tax (aka FICA). The distribution portion is not. For profitable business owners, this single move alone can save you thousands of dollars annually.

    But the S election is only step one. Doing it right means determining an optimal, reasonable salary that maximizes QBID, processing shareholder payroll, electing PTET when beneficial, and maximizing retirement contributions. That's the work we do.

    $150,000
    SOLE PROP / LLC$21,194
    S CORPORATION$8,033
    Saved Annually
    Based on a 35% reasonable salary.
    $13,162

    Actual savings vary by income, state, and reasonable compensation.

    S CORP SAVINGS CALCULATOR

    How much could an S Corp save you?

    See how much you could save in self-employment taxes by electing S corp status. Adjust your profit, filing status, and a reasonable W-2 salary to see the impact.

    Your Business Details
    $
    $52,50035% of profit
    $0
    $150K
    Estimated Annual Savings
    $13,162
    62% reduction in SE tax
    Sole Prop / LLC
    $21,194
    S Corp
    $8,033
    Sole Prop / LLC
    BUSINESS PROFIT$150,000
    100% of Sole Prop / LLC profit is subject to SE tax.
    SE Tax Breakdown
    $17,177
    $4,017
    TOTAL SE TAX$21,194
    SE tax applies to your entire profit. Social Security and Medicare both apply to every dollar earned.
    S Corporation
    BUSINESS PROFIT$150,000
    W-2 Salary
    (Subject to SE Tax)
    $52,500
    Distributions
    (Exempt from SE Tax)
    $97,500
    SE Tax Breakdown
    $6,510
    $1,523
    TOTAL SE TAX$8,033
    SE tax applies to your W-2 salary only. Distributions are not subject to SE tax.
    Sole Prop / LLC
    S Corporation
    BUSINESS PROFIT $150,000
    BUSINESS PROFIT$150,000
    100% of Sole Prop / LLC profit is subject to SE tax.
    W-2 Salary (Subject to SE Tax)
    $52,500
    Distributions (Exempt from SE Tax)
    $97,500
    SE Tax Breakdown
    SE Tax Breakdown
    $17,177
    $6,510
    $4,017
    $1,523
    TOTAL SE TAX$21,194
    TOTAL SE TAX$8,033
    SE tax applies to your entire profit. Social Security and Medicare both apply to every dollar earned.
    SE tax applies to your W-2 salary only. Distributions are not subject to SE tax.

    Federal SE tax estimates only.
    For informational purposes only and not tax advice.

    WHAT WE DO

    Everything you need
    to keep more of
    what you earn.

    From strategic entity formation and year-round tax advisory to accurate bookkeeping
    and annual tax filings, we handle it all so you can focus on growing your business.

    WHO WE SERVE

    Built for
    service-based
    business owners.

    We work exclusively with service-based business owners who sell expertise, not inventory. When your business is built around your skillset, your tax strategy should be built around you.

    MEET YOUR CPA

    One CPA.
    One Relationship.

    MEET YOUR CPA
    Ameen Salous, CPA

    Ameen Salous, CPA

    Founder & CEO

    One CPA.
    One Relationship.

    I'm Ameen Salous, CPA and founder of Salous CPA. Most service-based business owners I meet are stuck. DIY tax software misses the strategy. High-volume CPA firms file the return and disappear. Neither approach is built around you.

    I spent nearly a decade at large CPA firms watching that gap play out, and I built Salous CPA to close it. We trade the once-a-year filing model for proactive, year-round tax advisory, and we handle your tax strategy, your books, your payroll, and your tax filings all under one roof. One CPA, one relationship, and a real plan to keep more of what you earn.

    TAX ADVISORY

    In your corner
    year-round,
    not just in April.    In your corner year-round,
    not just in April.

    Tax preparation tells you what happened. Tax planning changes what happens next. Our tax advisory puts a CPA in your corner year-round, so there's no surprises in April.

    Solo

    Keep more of what you earn with a tax strategy built around you.

    Built for high W2 earners and solo business owners.
    $2,400/year
    billed at $200/month*

    Tax Advisory

    • Annual Tax Strategy Meeting
      Annual Tax Strategy Meeting
    • Individual Tax Plan
      Individual Tax Plan

    Tax Preparation

    • Individual Tax Return Filing¹
      Individual Tax Return Filing¹
    • Tax Return Review Meeting
      Tax Return Review Meeting

    CPA Support

    • Tax Notice Assistance
      Tax Notice Assistance
    • Year-Round CPA Access
      Year-Round CPA Access

    Strategic

    Maximize your savings with proactive tax advisory and compliance.

    Built exclusively for S corp owners.
    $6,000/year
    billed at $500/month*

    Onboarding & Setup

    • Form 2553, S Corp Election Filing with IRS
      Form 2553, S Corp Election Filing with IRS
    • Payroll Account Setup Assistance via Gusto²
      Payroll Account Setup Assistance via Gusto²

    Tax Advisory

    • Semi-Annual Tax Strategy Meetings
      Semi-Annual Tax Strategy Meetings
    • Individual Tax Plan
      Individual Tax Plan
    • Business Tax Plan
      Business Tax Plan
    • Passthrough Entity Tax Plan
      Passthrough Entity Tax Plan

    Tax Preparation

    • S Corporation Tax Return Filing¹
      S Corporation Tax Return Filing¹
    • Individual Tax Return Filing¹
      Individual Tax Return Filing¹
    • Tax Return Review Meeting
      Tax Return Review Meeting

    Shareholder Payroll

    • Gusto Software Subscription Included
      Gusto Software Subscription Included
    • Reasonable Compensation Analysis & Optimization
      Reasonable Compensation Analysis & Optimization
    • Shareholder Payroll Plan
      Shareholder Payroll Plan
    • Shareholder Payroll Processing²
      Shareholder Payroll Processing²
    • Quarterly & Annual Payroll Tax Filings
      Quarterly & Annual Payroll Tax Filings

    CPA Support

    • Tax Notice Assistance
      Tax Notice Assistance
    • Year-Round CPA Access
      Year-Round CPA Access
    FRACTIONAL CFO

    Strategic leadership
    to scale your business.

    Unlock high-level financial strategy without the cost of a full-time executive. We provide the roadmap and oversight needed to drive profitability and sustainable growth.

    Growth

    Expert financial guidance and clear insight into your numbers, so you can make confident, data-driven decisions.

    $1,000/month

    • Monthly Strategy Sessions
      Monthly Strategy Sessions
    • Cash Flow Forecasting
      Cash Flow Forecasting
    • KPI Tracking
      KPI Tracking
    • Budgeting & Planning
      Budgeting & Planning

    Scale

    Hands-on financial leadership embedded in your executive team, driving strategy as your business scales.

    $2,000/month

    • Everything in Growth, plus:
      Everything in Growth, plus:
    • Advanced Scenario Modeling
      Advanced Scenario Modeling
    • Vendor & Contract Review
      Vendor & Contract Review
    BOOKKEEPING

    Clean books.
    Clear decisions.

    Your tax strategy is only as good as your data. We maintain immaculate financial records so you can make confident decisions and breeze through tax season.

    Monthly Bookkeeping

    Ongoing financial clarity and timely insights to keep your business on track.

    Includes up to 2 bank and/or credit card accounts and up to 75 monthly transactions.
    from$350/month

    • Dedicated CPA
      Dedicated CPA
    • Transaction Categorization
      Transaction Categorization
    • Monthly Reconciliation
      Monthly Reconciliation
    • Monthly Financial Reports
      Monthly Financial Reports

    Quarterly Bookkeeping

    Essential record-keeping to ensure your business is tax ready.

    Includes up to 2 bank and/or credit card accounts and up to 75 monthly transactions.
    from$250/month

    • Dedicated CPA
      Dedicated CPA
    • Transaction Categorization
      Transaction Categorization
    • Quarterly Reconciliation
      Quarterly Reconciliation
    • Quarterly Financial Reports
      Quarterly Financial Reports
    CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

    What our clients are saying.

    "Salous CPA transformed how I look at my business finances. The S Corp strategy alone saved me over $10k in my first year."

    Yazan S.

    Yazan S.

    Marketing Agency Owner

    "Finally, a CPA who actually answers the phone and proactively reaches out with ideas. I feel like I have a real partner in my corner."

    Ali K.

    Ali K.

    Software Developer

    "The transition from a high-volume firm to Ameen's advisory model was the best decision I made for my business. Highly recommended."

    Ahmad E.

    Ahmad E.

    Real Estate Agent

    WHY A REAL CPA

    When DIY software
    stops being enough.

    Big box tax software is built for average situations. Your business isn't average, so why let a generic algorithm decide your tax strategy?

    • Proactive, Year-Round Advisory

      Real tax strategy is built year-round. We meet regularly to adjust your plan before the year ends, not after.

    • Direct Access to Your CPA

      You'll work directly with Ameen. No rotating staff, no chatbots. Just fast, reliable answers when you need them.

    • Local Roots, Nationwide Reach

      Proudly licensed in Oklahoma, strategically serving service-based business owners and solopreneurs across all 50 states.

    Service
    DIY Software
    Salous CPA
    S Corp Election Filing & Setup
    Reasonable Compensation
    Generic
    Optimized
    Tax Planning & Strategy
    Multi-State Filings
    Limited
    CPA Access
    Chatbot
    Direct Line
    IRS Notices
    DIY
    Included
    HOW IT WORKS

    From first call to
    filed tax return.

    In three simple steps.

    1

    Free Consultation

    We start with a free 30-minute consultation to learn about your business and your goals. No pressure or commitment, just an honest conversation to see if we're the right fit for each other.

    2

    Onboarding

    We'll get you launched in our highly secure TaxDome client portal and send you a tailored service proposal. Once signed, we'll schedule a dedicated onboarding call to map out next steps and get everything in motion.

    3
    Ameen Salous

    A Real Relationship

    You'll work with me directly, not a rotating team or a support queue. I'll know your business, plan around your goals, and proactively bring tax strategies to the table throughout the year.

    READY WHEN YOU ARE

    Stop overpaying.
    Start planning.

    Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your situation and determine if we're the right fit for you. No obligations, no commitments.

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