Reasonable compensation, established with evidence.

Datum Compensation Group provides independent, litigation-grade reasonable compensation analysis for closely held businesses. Fixed fees, fixed turnaround, and reports built to hold up under scrutiny.


Who we work with

CPAs and tax practitioners

Defensible compensation opinions for IRS examinations, appeals, and planning positions.

Attorneys

Independent analysis and testimony support for tax controversy, shareholder disputes, and marital dissolution.

Business valuators

A compensation input that strengthens the valuation instead of becoming its weak point.

How it works

Intake call, document request list the same day, report within ten business days of complete documents. Every study applies a multi-factor framework consistent with prevailing case law and is built on recognized published compensation survey data.

Why Datum

  • More than 25 years in executive compensation
  • In-house compensation leadership at large global employers
  • More than 45 expert matters and over $100 million in compensation at issue across tax, shareholder, and family law disputes
  • Co-author of multiple books on executive rewards