
Tax Structuring for Tech Startups: LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp?
Choosing the wrong entity can cost a startup millions in taxes. Let's compare LLCs, S-Corporations, and C-Corporations, and why VC-backed startups prefer Delaware C-Corps under Section 1202.
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A professional manual for startup founders and business owners navigating entity selection, company formation, and tax strategy in the United States. Co-authored by Warren Legal Associates and Warren CPA Group.
Sarah Jenkins, CPA, is a principal consultant with over 15 years of corporate tax planning and compliance experience. Formerly a Senior Tax Manager at PwC and Ernst & Young, she specializes in multi-state tax strategies, R&D tax credits, and cross-border tax compliance for high-growth startups and mid-market companies. At Warren AI, Sarah guides clients through complex federal and state audits, structures tax-efficient corporate reorganizations, and optimizes startups' tax positioning for upcoming venture funding rounds. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and regularly conducts workshops on startup tax strategies and IRS audit defense methodologies.

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