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    BOUTIQUE TAX ADVISORY

    Keep More of
    What You Earn.

    Most service-based business owners and solopreneurs overpay the IRS by tens of thousands every year. Salous CPA closes that gap with year-round tax advisory, so you keep more of what you earn.

    Potential First-Year Savings
    $12,400+

    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 and Setup
    Year-Round Tax Advisory
    Self-Employment Tax Reduction
    CPALicensed in Oklahoma
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    0+Years of Tax Experience
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    MEET YOUR CPA
    Ameen Salous, CPA

    One CPA.
    One Relationship.

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

    I spent nearly a decade inside 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 year-round proactive advisory, and we handle your books, your strategy, and your compliance under one roof. One CPA, one relationship, and a real plan to keep more of what you earn.

    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.

    Tax Advisory Services

    Proactive, year-round tax strategy and support to keep more of what you earn.

    S Corp Election

    Strategic business structuring to minimize your self-employment tax burden.

    Tax Preparation

    Accurate and timely filing for your business and personal tax returns.

    Tax Planning

    Forward-looking tax projections and quarterly estimated payment planning.

    Bookkeeping

    Clean, accurate monthly financial records so you always know where you stand.

    Formation

    Professional entity formation and registration to start your business right.

    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.

    $100,000
    SOLE PROP / LLC$14,130
    S CORPORATION$5,355
    $8,775
    Saved Annually

    Based on a reasonable salary of 35% of profit. Actual savings vary by income, state, and reasonable compensation.

    S CORP TAX 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.

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    $35,00035% of profit
    $0
    $100K
    Estimated Annual Savings
    $8,775
    62% reduction in SE tax
    Sole Prop / LLC
    $14,130
    S Corporation
    $5,355
    Estimated Annual Savings
    $8,775
    62% reduction in SE tax
    Sole Prop / LLC
    $14,130
    S Corporation
    $5,355
    Sole Prop / LLC
    Business Profit$100,000
    100% of Sole Prop / LLC profit is subject to SE tax.
    SE Tax Breakdown
    $11,451
    $2,678
    TOTAL SE TAX$14,130
    SE tax applies to your entire profit. Social Security and Medicare both apply to every dollar earned.
    S Corporation
    Business Profit$100,000
    Bucket 1 (SE tax)
    W-2 Salary
    $35,000
    Bucket 2 (no se tax)
    Distributions
    $65,000
    SE Tax Breakdown
    $4,340
    $1,015
    TOTAL SE TAX$5,355
    SE tax applies to your W-2 salary only. Distributions are not subject to SE tax.
    Sole Prop / LLC
    S Corporation
    BUSINESS PROFIT $100,000
    BUSINESS PROFIT$100,000
    100% of Sole Prop / LLC profit is subject to SE tax.
    Bucket 1 (SE tax)
    W-2 Salary
    $35,000
    Bucket 2 (no se tax)
    Distributions
    $65,000
    SE Tax Breakdown
    SE Tax Breakdown
    $11,451
    $4,340
    $2,678
    $1,015
    TOTAL SE TAX$14,130
    TOTAL SE TAX$5,355
    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.

    WHO WE SERVE

    Built for service-based
    business owners
    & solopreneurs    Built for service-based
    business owners & solopreneurs

    We work exclusively with service-based business owners and solopreneurs who bill for expertise, not inventory. If your largest asset is your skillset, your tax strategy should reflect that.

    Consultants

    Independent management, IT, and specialty consultants, plus fractional executives.

    Marketing Agencies

    Boutique agencies, freelance marketers, brand strategists, and creative studios.

    Insurance Brokers

    Independent insurance agents and brokers in P&C, life, commercial, and specialty lines.

    Real Estate Agents

    For licensed real estate agents and brokers earning commission income.

    Healthcare Professionals

    1099 based physicians, therapists, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, and other licensed practitioners.

    Attorneys

    Solo attorneys across estate planning, family law, transactional, and litigation practices.

    TAX ADVISORY SERVICES

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

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

    Solo

    For sole proprietors and single member LLCs ready to stop overpaying on taxes.

    Designed for business owners with net profit under $60k/year.
    $1,800/year
    billed at $150/month*

    Tax Advisory

    • Annual Tax Advisory Meeting
      Annual Tax Advisory Meeting
    • Individual Tax Plan
      Individual Tax Plan
    • S Corp Readiness Review
      S Corp Readiness Review

    Tax Preparation

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

    Support

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

    Strategic

    The All-In-One tax advisory plan for new or established S Corporations.

    Designed for business owners with net profit over $60k/year.
    $4,800/year
    billed at $400/month*

    Tax Advisory

    • Semi-Annual Tax Advisory Meetings
      Semi-Annual Tax Advisory Meetings
    • Individual Tax Plan
      Individual Tax Plan
    • Business Tax Plan
      Business Tax Plan
    • Passthrough Entity Tax Planning
      Passthrough Entity Tax Planning

    Payroll

    • Optimized Shareholder Payroll Plan
      Optimized Shareholder Payroll Plan
    • Shareholder Payroll Processing²
      Shareholder Payroll Processing²

    Tax Preparation

    • Business Tax Return Filing¹
      Business Tax Return Filing¹
    • Individual Tax Return Filing¹
      Individual Tax Return Filing¹
    • Tax Return Review
      Tax Return Review

    Support

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

    Executive

    For S Corp owners that want premium advisory, clean books, & priority access.

    Designed for business owners who want full back-office support.
    $9,600/year
    billed at $800/month*

    Everything in strategic, plus:

    Tax Advisory

    • Quarterly Tax Advisory Meetings
      Quarterly Tax Advisory Meetings

    Monthly Bookkeeping

    • Categorization and Reconciliation
      Categorization and Reconciliation
    • Monthly Financial Reports
      Monthly Financial Reports
    • Quarterly Financial Report Review
      Quarterly Financial Report Review
    • Year-End Book Close
      Year-End Book Close

    Premium Access

    • Year-Round Premium CPA Access
      Year-Round Premium CPA Access
    • Priority Same-Day Response
      Priority Same-Day Response
    • Direct Coordination with your Financial Advisor or Lender
      Direct Coordination with your Financial Advisor or Lender
    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

    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.

    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?

    • Direct Access to Your CPA

      Work directly with Ameen—no support tickets, no rotating staff. Just fast, reliable answers when you need them.

    • Proactive, Year-Round Advisory

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

    • Local Roots, Nationwide Reach

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

    DIY Software
    Salous CPA
    S Corp Election & Setup
    Reasonable Comp Analysis
    Generic
    Optimized
    Tax Planning & Strategy
    Multi-State Filings
    Limited
    CPA Access
    Chatbot
    Direct Line
    IRS Notices
    DIY
    Included
    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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