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C Corporation Tax Strategy, the 21% Rate, and Corporate Planning Insights

Executive Compensation July 21, 2026

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans for C Corp Owner-Executives

How C corporation owner-executives defer unlimited salary into future lower-bracket years -- cutting current taxes, compounding inside a 21% corporate wrapper, and building a tax-smart retirement fund.

OBBBA Tax Strategy July 7, 2026

C Corp Tax Strategy After the OBBBA: 100% Bonus Depreciation and Immediate R&D Expensing

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made 100% bonus depreciation permanent and restored immediate R&D expensing -- here is how C corporations stack these deductions against the 21% rate to cut their tax bill dramatically.

Fringe Benefits June 30, 2026

C Corporation Fringe Benefits: How Owner-Employees Get $90,000+ Tax-Free

Health insurance, HRA reimbursements, life insurance, educational assistance, and retirement contributions -- all deductible for the company, all tax-free for the owner-employee.

Corporate Tax Rate June 29, 2026

The 21% Corporate Tax Rate: Why Smart Business Owners Are Choosing C Corps

How the TCJA flat rate creates a powerful arbitrage for business owners in higher brackets -- and the real math behind retained earnings strategy.

Capital Gains Exclusion June 29, 2026

Section 1202 QSBS: How to Exclude Up to $10 Million in Capital Gains

Understanding qualified small business stock -- the five-year hold requirement, eligible businesses, stacking with multiple shareholders, and planning strategies.

Entity Comparison June 29, 2026

C Corp vs S Corp: A Side-by-Side Tax Comparison for Business Owners

Entity-level vs pass-through taxation, rate comparison, self-employment tax, fringe benefits, QSBS availability, and when each structure wins.

Accumulated Earnings June 29, 2026

How to Avoid the Accumulated Earnings Tax on Your C Corporation

The 20% penalty rate, the $250K credit, reasonable business needs defense, documentation strategies, and the Bardahl formula explained.