03/09/2026
S-corp owners/employees, take note! This is a great explanation of why your idea of reasonable wages you pay yourself may not be accurate and could cost you a lot of money. You should have your compensation analysis performed annually - call us to help you complete one that will stand up to IRS scrutiny.
Why free benchmarking tools fall short for reasonable compensation. Explore IRS guidance and the cost, market, and income approaches to support defensible S corp pay.