Choosing a business entity isn’t a legal formality. It’s a long-term tax decision that affects payroll, cash flow, compliance, and future flexibility.
At Kershaw Tax Advisory, we help Oklahoma City business owners structure correctly before growth locks in costly mistakes. Our work focuses on tax-driven decision-making — not form filing — so your entity, elections, and compensation strategy support where your business is going, not just where it started.
This engagement is designed for business owners who expect income growth and want decisions that hold up over time.
Business Formation & Tax Structuring for Growing Businesses
LLC Structuring in Oklahoma
LLCs offer flexibility, but the tax treatment — not the name — determines whether the structure works.
We help business owners evaluate:
Default taxation vs elected taxation
Single-member vs multi-member implications
Income thresholds where LLC taxation becomes inefficient
When an LLC structure needs to evolve as revenue grows
An LLC that works early can become costly as income increases. Knowing when and how to adjust matters.
S-Corporation Structuring & Timing
An S-Corporation election can be powerful — but only when timing, payroll, and income levels are aligned.
Our advisory focuses on:
Determining when an S-Corp election actually makes sense
Coordinating reasonable compensation and payroll setup
Avoiding premature elections that create compliance burden
Identifying when delayed elections increase tax exposure
The value of an S-Corp is not the election itself — it’s the strategy behind it.
Sole Proprietorships as a Transitional Structure
Sole proprietorships can be appropriate early, but they are rarely optimal long-term.
We help business owners understand:
When simplicity makes sense temporarily
How self-employment taxes scale with income
The signals that indicate it’s time to restructure
How to transition without disruption or surprise tax costs
This structure is often a starting point, not a destination.