Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
Level 1
posted Mar 17, 2020 4:06:44 PM

Paying a Sole prop salary

As a sole proprietor, how do I record my payments to myself. Can I record the salary as a business expense for the company and then record the income received as income for personal?

0 1 314
1 Best answer
Expert Alumni
Mar 17, 2020 4:24:59 PM

No, as a sole proprietor, you do not pay yourself. If your business has income, you pay income tax and self-employment tax on it.

 

You can make cash drawings on the business. These cash drawings are not reported on your tax return.

1 Replies
Expert Alumni
Mar 17, 2020 4:24:59 PM

No, as a sole proprietor, you do not pay yourself. If your business has income, you pay income tax and self-employment tax on it.

 

You can make cash drawings on the business. These cash drawings are not reported on your tax return.