Based on an SBA study, small businesses pay an average tax rate of 19.8%. The actual tax rates that apply to small businesses vary significantly based on business entity, income, deductions, tax credits, and rates in effect for the year. Small C-corporations have the lowest average tax rate at 17.5%.
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