An important part of tax planning is determining if you will pay yourself wages out of your company. There are a number of benefits to paying wages, including increasing deductions in your company, contributing to your retirement, and receiving additional tax credits. Here's a breakdown of the advantages that come with paying yourself wages. Reduce Corporate Taxes  When you pay yourself wages out of your company, you can claim a deduction against your company's income.  For example, if you have $95,000 net profit in your company, and you decide to pay yourself $25,000 in wages, your company's income is reduced to [...]