If you own a small business, you know that taxes can be complicated. But do you know that one of the most common reasons for IRS audits is when the owner fails to pay themselves a reasonable salary from their corporation? Even if you don’t earn much from your business, not paying yourself can cause more harm than good in the long run.
While in Las Vegas this weekend, I was speaking with Eric Green, one of the top tax resolution attornies in the country, and he said that the IRS is going to crack down dramatically on all the corporations that exist with no salary being paid. We need to help business owners what they are doing wrong.
Here is what you need to know about why it’s important to pay yourself a reasonable salary and how Carlos Samaniego EA can help if you find yourself in trouble with the IRS.
Why Should I Pay Myself?
The IRS requires that small business owners pay themselves a “reasonable salary” from their corporation. This means that your salary should reflect what someone else would be paid for doing similar work in your industry or geographic area. The IRS considers anything less than this amount to be an attempt at tax avoidance, which could result in an audit and potential penalties. Not only that, but failing to pay yourself could also cause problems with creditors and other stakeholders who might question why the owner isn’t taking on some of the risk associated with running a business.
Just a few months ago, I encountered an unfortunate real estate broker who had been subjected to the dreaded IRS audit. To her dismay, they requested three years of business and personal records! Upon further examination it became clear that she never paid herself a salary in those same 3 year period – setting off red flags with the government agency. If only this property professional had made sure to pay herself regularly; what could have resulted in severe fines was easily avoided.
How Can Tax Debt Consultants Help Me?
Tax Debt Consultants understand the complex rules surrounding small business taxes, especially when it comes to paying yourself a reasonable salary. We can help you in planning payroll systems so that your salary is properly accounted for, as well as provide advice on how to structure your company’s finances so that both the IRS and other stakeholders are satisfied. Furthermore, if you have already been audited by the IRS over unpaid salaries, we can help negotiate on your behalf so that any penalties are minimized or avoided entirely.
Paying yourself a reasonable salary from your corporation is one of the most important things you can do as a small business owner. Not only does it ensure compliance with IRS regulations, but it also shows others—including customers, vendors, lenders, and other stakeholders—that you are serious about running a successful enterprise and taking on some of its risks along with its rewards. Tax Debt Consultants understand all of these complexities and can help make sure everything is done correctly so that both you and the IRS are happy with the outcome.
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