The IRS audits at random, so even if you are fully buttoned up from a reasonable compensation perspective you may still be audited. 

As far as guaranteeing you won’t be assessed, because the inputs to the survey are answered by the end user, we can’t guarantee that the IRS won’t question certain assumptions made about your job roles.  That said, RC Reports stands behind the salary and wage data that is used in the report, and can help support that data under audit.

To date, RC Reports is not aware of any instances in which the reasonable compensation per the RC Report has been overturned by an IRS audit. We believe that if you answer the survey questions to the best of your knowledge, you should be highly unlikely to have your reasonable compensation successfully challenged.  If you don’t answer the survey questions in good faith however, this chance increases.

The goal of the RC Report is to come up with an accurate estimation of your reasonable salary.  A reasonable salary of zero would technically save you the most in taxes, however, it would not be defensible under audit.

In our review of the RC Report, we’ll prioritize the accuracy of the report, but also be looking for fully defensible opportunities to lower your tax burden. While we don’t provide tax advice, we will point out areas in the report where we see tax-saving opportunities that you may opt to revisit.

Yes, you can purchase multiple reports. Once you purchase your first report, you'll get an email confirmation that also includes a link to purchase additional reports at a discounted price. If you have questions about this, email [email protected].

We also offer a discount link to prior customers who've purchased the report and want to update their report for another year or a second business. 

The earlier in the year you run a report, the earlier you’ll be able to institute any changes to your reasonable salary.  However, you can also adjust mid-year to bring your total annual salary in line with the report. 

If you're looking to set your salary for the following year, you can run it late in the current year or early in the following year.

No, this report is also useful for businesses who are assessing whether they want to become an S Corp. That said, it generally makes the most sense to purchase this report when you are fairly confident you will elect S Corp soon. If you aren’t sure if S Corp is right for you and want an independent assessment of your potential tax savings, please check out our S Corp Toolbox here.

While we recommend completing the survey within 30 days of purchase to ensure you don't forget, you have a full six months from purchase to begin your survey.  We will continue to send you reminders until you kick off the survey. If necessary, you can request an extension by emailing our team at [email protected]. 

Once the survey has been started, you have a total of 30 days to finalize it before the form automatically locks.

These IRS-proof reports help you add up your salary based on the "Many hats" approach, so it's perfect for business owners who perform multiple functions in their business!

1. Within 5 business days of purchasing, you'll get a link to fill out the RC Report survey, along with video instructions on how to do it. 
2. After taking the time (around 10-20 minutes) to fill out the survey, you'll get instant access to view the draft report.  You can review the report and make tweaks if you choose, or wait for the CPA review that will be sent via email.
3. Within 10 business days, you'll receive a response from Jamie Trull, CPA with any further thoughts or suggestions related to your study. Jamie will specifically review for opportunities to lower reasonable salary if justifiable (thus decreasing payroll taxes). 
4. You'll have 10 business days to respond with any further thoughts or questions via email ([email protected]). After that time period, the report will be locked and finalized and sent to you for your records. 

Overall, the goal is to have all reports finalized within 30 days of taking the survey (though often this will be sooner). 

There are easy-to-follow instructions and FAQs that will walk you through the process totally painlessly, only taking a few minutes of your time! 

To allow us to keep fees low for our reports, we don’t offer 1:1 consultations via phone or Zoom. However, your report is individually reviewed by Jamie and comments are sent via email.  We are happy to answer your questions about the report results via email correspondence. If you have questions while completing the report, email them to [email protected].

Whether you are already an S Corp or thinking about electing to be one you may find our S Corp Toolbox helpful if you find yourself having questions about being an S Corp. It’s perfect for those who have already elected to be taxed as an S Corp but want to make sure to stay in compliance, or for those who are considering electing S Corp. Learn more here.

We teach people to be smart with their money. The least we can do is be smart with yours. If something you buy from us isn't the right fit, just say the word. No interrogation. No jumping through hoops. No awkward breakup conversation.

Here's how it works: email us at [email protected]  within 90 days of your purchase before the review phase or your report and we'll process your refund back to your original payment method. That's it. That's the whole policy.

If you're willing to share what wasn't working, we genuinely want to hear it — not because we require it, but because we use that feedback to make things better.

We're confident in what we've built. And if it turns out it's not right for you, we'd rather you keep your money than feel stuck with something that isn't helping you move forward. For more information, see our full terms and conditions.