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How to Determine and Defend Your S Corp Salary — Without Guessing or Getting Audited
A 50-minute on-demand training + tools to calculate, document, and confidently defend your S corporation reasonable compensation.
This Course Is For You If…
You’re an S corporation owner who is:
unsure whether you’re paying yourself “enough”
worried about IRS scrutiny
confused about how to calculate reasonable wages
tired of conflicting advice from accountants and the internet
ready to finally understand how wages + distributions actually work
If that’s you — you’re in the right place.
What You’ll Learn
In this 50-minute packed training, you’ll learn:
✔ How S corporation wages actually work
✔ How the IRS screens for incorrect salaries
✔ What “reasonable compensation” really means
✔ How to use wage benchmarks and industry data
✔ How to blend multiple roles (CEO + admin + practitioner)
✔ When to adjust compensation
✔ How to build a defensible audit file
✔ How 2% shareholder rules affect your wages
✔ The biggest mistakes S corp owners make
✔ How to maximize tax savings legally and confidently
What’s Included
When you purchase the course, you get:
50-minute training video -Clear, simple, and designed for real business owners.
Wage vs. Distribution Calculator- A simple tool to model your wages, distributions, and payroll taxes.
Compensation Benchmarking Worksheet- Break down your roles, hours, and tasks to calculate a blended reasonable salary.
Summary of Fringe Benefit Tax Rules for 2% Shareholders- Understand health insurance, fringe benefits, SEHI rules, and attribution.
Reasonable Compensation Court Case Reference Sheet- See how courts actually interpret reasonable comp — and what they look for.
Everything you need to set your compensation with confidence.
Why This Matters
Setting your compensation incorrectly can result in:
payroll tax penalties
disallowed deductions
improperly structured distributions
audit exposure
failure to document wages correctly
incorrect fringe benefit treatment
lost retirement plan opportunities
This is the stuff that can cost thousands of dollars.
This course helps you avoid all of that — with clarity and confidence.
Here is what they’re saying…
“I can report that, especially for those like me who need repetition in order to absorb info, this is a fantastic resource!” - Ben M.
“I really did not understand advantages of S Corp. I should have been doing this all along, I just didn’t know Allison when I started my business. Her ability to take complex tax issues and explain in layman’s terms is amazing!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Roger R. Reedy Consulting Team, LLC
FAQs
Q: How do I access the course?
You’ll receive instant access to the video and toolkit through a downloadable file.
Q: Do I need to be an accountant to understand this?
No — the course was created for S corp owners, not tax professionals.
Q: Does this replace working with a CPA?
No. This gives you the clarity and the framework, and you can bring questions back to your CPA.
Q: What if I already have an S corp?
Perfect — this course will help you correct or confirm your compensation strategy.
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This downloadable toolkit is designed to help self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small business owners understand and calculate the home office deduction with clarity and confidence. Inside, you’ll find a detailed Excel spreadsheet that explains the current IRS home office rules in plain language, includes real examples, and provides a built-in calculator to estimate your deduction using either the simplified method or the actual expense method.
You’ll also receive a visual decision tree PDF that walks you step-by-step through the eligibility requirements, making it easy to determine whether your home workspace qualifies as a deductible home office. Whether you’re preparing your taxes, planning for the year ahead, or simply want to make sure you're taking advantage of available deductions, this toolkit provides the guidance and tools you need in one place.
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You’ll also receive a step-by-step mileage deduction guide and decision tools to help you determine what trips qualify, how to document your mileage properly, and how much you may be able to deduct. Whether you're planning to purchase a new business vehicle or preparing your tax records for year-end, this toolkit gives you everything you need to stay compliant, maximize your deductions, and confidently navigate IRS mileage and vehicle expense rules.
Reasonable Compensation for S Corporation Owners: Avoid red flags & maximize deductions
This 52-minute course teaches you exactly how to calculate your S corporation reasonable compensation and avoid common mistakes. You’ll learn how the IRS reviews S corp wages, how to blend the different roles you perform in your business, and how to set a salary that’s both defensible and tax-efficient.
Included with the course are helpful tools: a wage vs. distribution calculator, a compensation benchmarking worksheet, a fringe benefits summary for 2% shareholders, and court case resources. Perfect for S corp owners who want clarity and confidence in paying themselves correctly.
Here is what they’re saying…
“I can report that, especially for those like me who need repetition in order to absorb info, this is a fantastic resource!” - Ben M.
“I really did not understand advantages of S Corp. I should have been doing this all along, I just didn’t know Allison when I started my business. Her ability to take complex tax issues and explain in layman’s terms is amazing!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Roger R, Reedy Consulting Team, LLC