Jake, the sole shareholder of Peach Corporation (a C corporation) has the corporation pay him $100,000. For income tax purposes, Jake would prefer to have the payment treated as a dividend instead of salary.

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Dividends are typically taxed at a lower rate than salary income, which is subject to ordinary income tax rates and payroll taxes.

Jake, the Sole Shareholder of Peach Corporation (A C Corporation)