S-Corp Reasonable Salary
“I’m worried about my S-corp salary, is it an issue?”
An S-corp salary question often turns on how much work the owner performs, how the business is structured, and whether distributions or payroll look consistent with the services being provided. The IRS generally focuses on whether compensation appears reasonable in light of the role, the company’s results, and comparable pay in similar businesses. Records such as payroll reports, officer duties, and the pattern of owner draws can all matter. In many cases, the concern is less about one number and more about whether the overall compensation picture is well supported. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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