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Everything you need to know about hiring your kids, funding their Roth IRA, and staying compliant with the IRS.

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 to Make Your Child a Millionaire

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

Everything you need to document when hiring your children: employment agreements, work logs, payment records, and year-end tax documents. Includes the complete IRS-compliant checklist.

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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?

Most families don't need payroll software to hire their kids. Sole proprietors are FICA exempt, eliminating the main reason for traditional payroll. Learn when you need it and when you don't.

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