March 15, 2010

S-Corporation

Audit Risk:  0.3%
Tax Rate:  Owner's personal income tax rate
Personal Liability Protection:  Yes
Setup Cost:  $299-$599
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C-Corporation

Audit Risk:  0.3%
Tax Rate:  Owner's personal income tax rate plus Corporate income tax rate (Double Taxation)
Personal Liability Protection:  Yes
Setup Cost:  $299-$599
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Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Audit Risk:  2.7% if only one owner, 0.3% if more than one owner
Tax Rate:  Owner's personal income tax rate plus 15.3% Self-Employment Tax
Personal Liability Protection:  Yes
Setup Cost:  $599-$899
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Sole Proprietorship (DBA Certificate/Business License)

Audit Risk:  2.7% if only one owner, 0.3% if more than one owner
Tax Rate:  Owner's personal income tax rate plus 15.3% Self-Employment Tax
Personal Liability Protection:  None
Setup Cost:  $149
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Professional Corporation (PC)

Audit Risk:  0.3%
Tax Rate:  Owner's personal income tax rate
Personal Liability Protection:  Yes
Setup Cost:  $599-$699
Notes:  Required if you are in a profession regulated by the NYS Office of Professions (click here to view a list of such professions)
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Non-Profit Corporation

Setup Cost:  $499-$799
Notes:  Your organization must qualify under Section 201 of the NYS Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (click here to view a list of the four types of allowable non-profit entities)
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