Essential Tax Strategies Every S Corporation Should Know
Essential Tax Strategies Every S Corporation Should Know Running an S Corporation can be a smart way to manage your business income and tax obligations, but only if you're intentional about your tax strategy. The flexibility that comes with pass-through taxation opens the door for major tax advantages—if you know how to use them. Many S Corp owners don’t realize just how much they can optimize until it's too late, and they’re already writing checks to the IRS. This post lays out essential strategies every S Corp owner should understand and implement. If you're not taking full advantage of these, you're likely leaving money on the table. Let’s make sure you’re not one of them. 1. Set a Reasonable Salary—and Not a Dollar More One of the most well-known tax-saving tools for S Corporations is splitting business income into salary and distributions. You’re required to pay yourself a reasonable salary for the work you perform. But beyond that, profits can be taken...