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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 35 MIN

5 Compensation Mistakes That Kill Financial Freedom

from Know Your Numbers REI with Chris McCormack · host Chris McCormack

Are you paying yourself the wrong way as a business owner? That one mistake could be costing you thousands in unnecessary taxes and even increase your IRS audit risk.In this episode of the Know Your Numbers Podcast, Chris McCormack kicks off the Freedom Series by revealing the 5 most common compensation mistakes that keep business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors from achieving true financial freedom. Learn how to optimize your salary as an S Corporation, reduce payroll taxes legally, maximize retirement contributions, unlock the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction, and take advantage of valuable tax-saving benefits.If your business earns $500K–$1M+, these strategies could save you thousands every year.Like, follow, and share this episode with another business owner who wants to keep more of what they earn.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••➤➤➤ To become a client, schedule a call with our team➤➤ https://www.betterbooksaccounting.co/booking-calendar/better-books-consultation••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Better Books on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbooksaccounting.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterbooksaccounting.co→ → → SUBSCRIBE TO BETTER BOOKS’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ← ← ← https://www.youtube.com/@betterbooksaccountingThe Know Your Numbers REI podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

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