Put the Fam On Payroll: Tax Hacks For Business Owners

Want to keep more money in the family? Hiring family members in your business can translate into some big tax savings — and set your kids up to get ahead with their own savings. Fresh off tax season, we explore the ins and outs of putting kids and spouses on the payroll, weighing the pros and cons, and sharing actionable tips for business owners looking to leverage this strategy. You'll also learn compliance essentials, common pitfalls, and the legal frameworks you need to keep in mind, whether you're running a dental practice, a family restaurant, or thinking about getting started as an entrepreneur. Key moments: (07:04) Practical tasks your child can do legitimately in your business (12:15) How hiring family can help you qualify for valuable QBI tax deductions (14:40) Choosing the right business structure impacts family employment tax advantages (22:06) Guidelines for staying compliant with federal child labor laws (34:50) Balancing your child's income to optimize college financial aid eligibility Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at [email protected] and we might feature it in an upcoming show!