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There are structural advantages to keeping it a C corp (ie when raising money). LP and LLC have no real conception of shares in the same was as the C corp

Money in an IRA is still retirement money (not cash in hand) -- you have to pay tax if you want to get the money this year

Meals are 100% deductible if you are working -- read irs publication 15b on fringe benefits

For the cars, you can also opt for the 50 cent per mile deduction (useful in high mileage situations)