# How Often Should S Corp Owners Run Payroll | Payroll Timing 101

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Podcast: [Small Business Tax Savings Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/small-business-tax-savings-podcast-731700)
Published: 2026-02-04T10:00:00+00:00
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When should you pay yourself? Paying yourself on the wrong payroll schedule can create IRS red flags, cash flow crunches, and painful cleanup later. In this episode, we break down monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll for S Corp owners. You’ll learn what the IRS actually expects, how reasonable salary works, why quarterly “true-ups” can create cash flow problems, and how to structure payroll to stay compliant without overpaying in taxes. We also cover catch-ups, slowdowns, bonuses, zero pa...

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