Paying Yourself
Whether you’re an S-Corp owner deciding on salary vs. distributions, or managing crypto income alongside traditional pay, we’ll guide you through every step so you can pay yourself with confidence.
Whether you’re an S-Corp owner deciding on salary vs. distributions, or managing crypto income alongside traditional pay, we’ll guide you through every step so you can pay yourself with confidence.
How you pay yourself affects more than just your bank account—it impacts your tax liability, retirement savings, and even your audit risk. Paying yourself too little can trigger IRS scrutiny, while paying too much can increase payroll taxes unnecessarily. For owners with multi-state businesses or crypto income, the stakes are even higher.
We guide you through the complexities of owner pay so you stay compliant, save taxes, and protect your wealth. With proactive planning, you can pay yourself fairly, stay compliant, and keep more of what you earn.
Salary vs. draw vs. distribution strategies tailored to LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps.
Tax compliance guidance for paying employees/contractors in crypto, e.g. tokens, stablecoins or other digital assets.
Built-in check-ins (depending on plan tier) to adjust compensation strategies as your business grows.
Optimize compensation to reduce self-employment and payroll taxes.
Ensure proper treatment if you’re operating or living across multiple jurisdictions.
Coordinate compensation with retirement contributions and long-term wealth planning.
We make paying yourself simple and strategic—so you can focus on running your business with confidence.
Don’t let guesswork or generic advice dictate how you take income from your business. With Chainwise CPA, you’ll have a trusted advisor helping you design compensation strategies that reduce taxes, stay compliant, and support your long-term wealth.