The Capable Wealth Blog
The S-Corp Salary Trap: Why Your CPA's "Reasonable Compensation" Might Be Costing You
Many S-Corp owners are told to “keep your salary as low as possible” to save on payroll taxes—but at higher income levels, that advice can quietly cost you six figures in lost retirement wealth. This article shows Orthopedic Surgeons how to align salary, QBI, and 401(k)/cash balance contributions so their tax strategy actually builds wealth.