Treating transfers of money between a closely held business and its owners as loans can provide tax advantages. But the IRS looks closely at such transactions, so it’s critical to establish that the transaction is truly a loan by 1) executing a promissory note, 2) charging a reasonable rate of interest, 3) establishing and following a fixed repayment schedule, 4) securing the loan using appropriate collateral, 5) treating the transaction as a loan in the company’s books, and 6) making reasonable efforts to collect in case of default. Contact us for more details.