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Paying Yourself

Salary, dividends, and the smartest way to take money out of your corporation.

The Two Faucets: Salary and Dividends
Paying Yourself

The Two Faucets: Salary and Dividends

You have built the corporate bucket. You have signed the prenup. Now you need to buy groceries. This is where one of

16 min readSep 2026
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