In this video, Mark Lewis, EA breaks down the exact mechanics of executive compensation and entity structuring for high-earning founders. While C-Corporations offer a flat 21% federal tax rate, treating a C-Corp like a personal checking account creates a double-taxation nightmare. Mark exposes why relying solely on W-2 salaries or S-Corp distributions breaks down past $550K in profit and shares real-world strategies for accessing corporate capital—including accountable plans, Section 105 medical arrangements, and bonafide shareholder loans coupled with life insurance liquidity architectures.