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State guides

LLC vs S-Corp by state

State rules can materially change an S-Corp tax savings estimate. Start with the states where the differences are specific enough to deserve their own guide.

Reviewed for 2026 assumptionsLast updated May 18, 2026

Why state pages matter

A generic S-Corp calculator can estimate the federal self-employment tax and payroll tax difference, but state rules can change the practical answer. Some states add entity-level taxes, annual fees, franchise taxes, gross receipts taxes, reporting obligations, or local taxes.

SCorpMath does not publish a 50-state template library. State pages are only added when there is enough state-specific substance to make the page useful.

For California-specific taxes, fees, and filing assumptions, start with the California LLC vs S-Corp guide.

Published state guides

State tax guide

LLC vs S-Corp in Texas

Texas has no personal state income tax, but franchise tax and information reporting can still matter for LLCs and S corporations.

Read Texas guide
  • No personal state income tax
  • Franchise tax
  • No-tax-due threshold

State tax guide

LLC vs S-Corp in Florida

Florida has no personal state income tax, but corporate income tax rules, account status, annual reports, and payroll costs still matter.

Read Florida guide
  • No personal state income tax
  • 5.5% corporate income tax rate
  • Annual report fees

State tax guide

LLC vs S-Corp in New York

New York adds state S election questions, New York City General Corporation Tax exposure, LLC annual filing fees, and publication requirements.

Read New York guide
  • NY S election
  • NYC GCT
  • LLC annual filing fee

State tax guide

LLC vs S-Corp in Washington

Washington has no personal or corporate net income tax, but B&O gross receipts tax and annual report costs still matter.

Read Washington guide
  • No personal income tax
  • B&O gross receipts tax
  • $70 annual report

Planned state guides

More states

Future pages should only be added where state-specific tax, fee, reporting, or city-level rules create a real difference beyond a generic LLC vs S-Corp template.

Use state pages with the calculator

Start with the S-Corp tax savings calculator, then adjust the admin cost assumption to reflect state-specific costs you expect to apply. State pages explain what to ask about, but they do not replace state tax advice.