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How to Pay Yourself From a Single-Member LLC in 2026: The S-Corp Math Most Accountants Won't Show You

The owner's-draw vs. salary vs. distributions decision tree is mostly a distraction. For most single-member LLC owners, the right answer is owner's draw. The S-Corp election everyone pushes saves real money above $80,000 in profit and costs you money below it.