Paying yourself a salary from an S corp
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Can You Write Off Paying Yourself a Salary From an S Corp?
Short answer: Yes: reasonable W-2 salary to an S corp owner is deductible to the company and taxed to you.
S corp owners must pay themselves reasonable W-2 wages before taking distributions; distributions aren't deductible to the company.
Records to keep: Keep receipts or invoices, proof of payment, and a note of the business purpose for each expense.
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Paying yourself a salary from an S corp
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Tax Write-Off Rules
Yes: reasonable W-2 salary to an S corp owner is deductible to the company and taxed to you.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
Yes: reasonable W-2 salary to an S corp owner is deductible to the company and taxed to you. S corp owners must pay themselves reasonable W-2 wages before taking distributions; distributions aren't deductible to the company.
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