Tag Archives: Reasonable Compensation

How Much Should I Pay Myself?

The question of owner’s compensation is a hot issue for small businesses paying taxes as either an S-corporation or a C-corporation.  When the business files taxes as a corporation, the owner must also be paid as an employee.  Not only is the owner the investor, s/he is also an employee.  For the purposes of this post, let’s assume the business is filing as an S-corporation.Creating a compensation plan for your employees is hard enough, what should you consider when d […]