How Are You Paying Yourself? Let's Talk Story 🌺

Not every business owner gets paid the same way.

And in Hawaii, where so many of us wear every hat in the business — this one really matters.

Using the wrong method for your structure? That's a tax headache nobody needs. 😬

Here's the simple breakdown:

👉 Owner's Draw

→ You pull money from your business profits

→ Common for sole proprietors, partnerships, LLCs

→ No set schedule required

→ Taxes aren't withheld — you pay them separately

👉 Salary

→ You pay yourself like an employee

→ Required for S-Corp owners

→ Payroll taxes are withheld automatically

→ Must be "reasonable" in the eyes of the IRS

Neither is better — it depends on how your business is set up.

👉 What matters is knowing which one fits YOU — and doing it consistently.

Not sure where you land? That's what we're here for. Let's figure it out together. 🤙