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Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) SALT-Cap Workaround

Deduct state income tax at the entity level — bypass the $10K SALT cap entirely.

Overview

36+ states now offer an elective Pass-Through Entity Tax: the S-corp / partnership pays state income tax at the entity level (fully federally deductible as a business expense) and passes a credit to the owner's state return. Neutralizes the $10K SALT cap on all pass-through income. Owners in high-tax states routinely save $20K–$200K/yr with a single-page election.

Best fit
S-corp / partnership owners in CA / NY / NJ / MA / CT / etc.High-income pass-through owners
Estimated impact
9–13% federal deduction on all state pass-through tax

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