Filed But Didn’t Pay? What the IRS Does Next and What You Should Do Now

Filed But Didn’t Pay? What the IRS Does Next and What You Should Do Now

Filed But Didn’t Pay? What the IRS Does Next and What You Should Do NowSteve Perry
Published on: 22/04/2026

Filed but did not pay? The IRS collection process has already started. Interest, penalties, and notices move forward, and early action can preserve options and reduce long term cost.

Tax education articles and IRS representation advice for individuals and small businesses
Why Every S-Corporation Owner Needs a Reasonable Compensation Basis

Why Every S-Corporation Owner Needs a Reasonable Compensation Basis

Why Every S-Corporation Owner Needs a Reasonable Compensation Basis Steve Perry
Published on: 27/06/2025

S-corporation owners are required to pay themselves a reasonable salary for the work they perform. The IRS scrutinizes these salaries, and failure to properly document reasonable compensation can trigger audits and penalties. Many business owners struggle to determine what is considered reasonable. Steve Perry, EA at Books Taxes & More creates comprehensive, audit-proof reasonable compensation studies based on industry data, government statistics, and detailed job analysis. His studies have never lost in an IRS audit. Proactively establishing a defensible salary structure protects business owners from unnecessary payroll taxes and costly audit adjustments. Contact Steve Perry, EA to secure your defense.

Tax education articles and IRS representation advice for individuals and small businesses