At SAI CPA Services, we help business owners navigate complex federal and state tax rules to minimize overall tax liability.
The Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) remains an important tax-planning strategy in 2025–2026, particularly for business owners impacted by federal State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limits. PTET allows eligible pass-through entities to pay state income tax at the entity level, enabling owners to benefit from a federal deduction that would otherwise be limited at the individual level.
PTET is an elective tax regime that permits S corporations, partnerships, and certain LLCs to pay state income taxes directly at the business level. Because these taxes are treated as a business expense, they are generally fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, reducing owners’ overall federal tax liability.
Recent legislation introduced changes that affect PTET planning:
PTET remains particularly valuable for:
PTET elections are generally available to:
Eligibility rules, election timing, and credit mechanics vary by state and require careful coordination.
For clients of SAI CPA Services, PTET remains a powerful and relevant planning opportunity. While the increased SALT cap reduces the impact for some taxpayers, many pass-through business owners—especially those in high-tax states or with higher income levels—can still achieve meaningful federal tax savings through a properly structured PTET election.
Because PTET rules vary by state and elections are often time-sensitive and irrevocable, professional analysis is critical. SAI CPA Services works closely with business owners to:
Next Step: Clients considering PTET should consult with their SAI CPA Services advisor to determine whether a PTET election is appropriate for their business in the current tax year.
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