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S-Corp vs. LLC in California — Franchise Tax and PTET Compared for 2025
Statutory Snapshot LLC: California Revenue & Taxation Code (R&TC) §§ 17941 ($800 annual tax) and 17942 (gross-receipts fee). Federal entity classification follows IRC § 7701 and Reg. § 301.7701-3. S-Corp: R&TC § 23802 imposes a 1.5 percent tax on net income (minimum $800). Federal rules are in IRC §§ 1361–1362. PTET (either entity): R&TC §§ […]
LLC Gross-Receipts Fee Tiers: How Much Will Your SaaS Pay in 2025?
Statutory Authority & Who Pays California imposes a gross-receipts (“LLC”) fee—separate from the $800 franchise tax—under R&TC § 17942. Any LLC “doing business” or registered in California must pay the fee if its total California income (apportioned or sourced) meets the thresholds below, regardless of profit or loss. Federal entity classification under IRC § 7701 […]