Before the Last Payroll: Reconcile the Owner Compensation Plan
Find reporting gaps while there is still time to address them.
TOPIC COLLECTION
Payroll controls
A focused reading path from Owner Pay Review. Start with the question closest to your situation, then review the linked sources and documentation steps.
Approving an Owner Bonus Without Confusing Gross Pay and Take-Home Cash
Translate the proposed reward into payroll costs, payment instructions, and a personal tax projection.
Owner Distributions Were Paid but Payroll Was Missed: Reconstruct the Facts First
A practical correction file for an S corporation whose owner transfers and payroll records do not agree.
Moving to a New Payroll Provider: Reconcile the Owner’s Year-to-Date File
Protect wage history, benefit adjustments, and deposits during a midyear payroll transition.