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S Corporation Reasonable Compensation Masterclass
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.
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.
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.
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.