This session was part of Taxposium 2026. Next up: Boston, June 21-23, 2027, because there’s no taxation without education.
Reasonable compensation is part compliance, part opportunity. Learn to spot red flags, apply IRS methods and turn this hot-button issue into a money-saving, revenue-building service for your firm and your S-corp clients.
Objectives
Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:
Define reasonable compensation and debunk common myths
Conduct client interviews to determine the “many hats” S-corp shareholder-employees wear
Stress-test your clients' S-corp owner compensation
Determine which factors to evaluate when calculating reasonable compensation
Duration: 50 minutes Course level: Intermediate Prerequisite:Basic understanding of S corporation taxation Advanced preparation: None Delivery method: Group Live
