An S corporation shareholder's allocable share of ordinary business income (loss)is classified as self-employment income for tax purposes.

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An S corporation shareholder's allocable share of ordinary business income (loss) is generally not considered self-employment income, and thus not subject to self-employment tax, except in cases where the shareholder provides substantial services to the corporation.

An S Corporation Shareholder's Allocable Share of Ordinary Business Income