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IRS Questioning My S-Corp Salary as Too Low — $40K on $300K Revenue

Started by scorp_salary_audit · Nov 3, 2025 · 8 replies
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scorp_salary_auditOP

Looking for advice on this situation. IRS Questioning My S-Corp Salary as Too Low - $40K on $300K Revenue Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

RF
REAttorney_FLAttorney

Keep meticulous records. The IRS loves to deny deductions for lack of substantiation. A $50 expense tracking app saves thousands in lost deductions during an audit.

FC
frustrated_car_owner

State tax nexus rules are a mess right now with remote work. The general rule is: you owe tax to every state where you work, even temporarily. But practical enforcement varies widely.

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tech_sales_pro

State tax nexus rules are a mess right now with remote work. The general rule is: you owe tax to every state where you work, even temporarily. But practical enforcement varies widely.

KC
KimM_CounselAttorney

State tax nexus rules are a mess right now with remote work. The general rule is: you owe tax to every state where you work, even temporarily. But practical enforcement varies widely.

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frustrated_car_owner

State tax nexus rules are a mess right now with remote work. The general rule is: you owe tax to every state where you work, even temporarily. But practical enforcement varies widely.

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tech_sales_pro

The IRS has been increasing enforcement in this area significantly. What you could get away with 5 years ago is being caught now. When in doubt, report conservatively and consult a CPA.

KC
KimM_CounselAttorney

State tax nexus rules are a mess right now with remote work. The general rule is: you owe tax to every state where you work, even temporarily. But practical enforcement varies widely.

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scorp_salary_auditOP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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