Guides

General educational guidance about family employment, recordkeeping, and custodial Roth IRAs. Confirm your situation with a qualified professional.

Strategy18 min read

How to Hire Your Kids: The Complete Guide (2026)

Learn how to legally hire your children in your family business, including tax benefits, IRS requirements, age-appropriate jobs, reasonable compensation, and documentation requirements.

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Strategy14 min read

Roth IRA for Kids: How Early Contributions Can Grow to $1M+

Learn how to open and fund a custodial Roth IRA for your child. Understand contribution limits, earned income requirements, and how hiring your kids creates eligible income.

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Documentation12 min read

How to Document Paying Your Kids: The Complete Checklist

A practical checklist for family-employment agreements, work logs, payment records, and year-end worksheets. Requirements vary, and the guide does not replace payroll, tax, or legal advice.

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Comparison10 min read

Best Tools for Documenting Family Employment (2026)

Compare your options for documenting family employment: employkids, DIY spreadsheets, Gusto, and QuickBooks Payroll. Find the right tool for your needs and budget.

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Comparison12 min read

Do You Need Payroll Software to Hire Your Kids?

Payroll needs depend on the employer, wages, withholding, and filing duties. Learn what documentation software covers, what it does not, and when professional payroll help is appropriate.

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