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Small Business Tax Hack: Hire Your Kids
Small Business Tax Hack: Hire Your Kids
Did you know you can 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 — and reduce your tax bill at the same time?
Here’s how it works:
✅ If your child does legitimate work (think: shredding, filing, packing, social media help),
✅ And you’re a sole prop or partnership,
✅ You can pay them 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 $𝟭𝟰,𝟲𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 tax-FREE to them — and fully deductible for you.
💥 Bonus: If they’re under 18, 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝘅𝗲𝘀 are required. That’s right — no Social Security or Medicare.
💡 Want to fund a Roth IRA? Or teach your kids financial literacy? This is a real-world, IRS-approved strategy that does both.
BUT — like anything tax-related, it needs to be done correctly.
Document the job. Track the hours. Pay through payroll. Keep it legit.
📩 DM me if you want to make this part of your 2024 tax plan.
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Disclaimer: This content is provided for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Every situation is unique, so consult your own attorney, CPA, or financial advisor before making decisions based on this information.