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Keeping It in the Family: Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child in Business 1 Credit

Keeping It in the Family: Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child in Business 1 Credit

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Sep 19, 01:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Differentiate between an employee and a contractor.
  • Identify which entities can hire the owner’s child and pay no employer taxes.
  • Understand how parents can save on FUTA by hiring their child over 18 but younger than 22.
  • Substantiate a child’s employment in their parent’s business.

Course Overview

Business owners often seek ways to reduce their tax bills while spending more time with their families. For many, the freedom to achieve both goals is a crucial reason they started their businesses. One effective strategy is to hire family members into the company.

If you have tax clients with growing businesses and families, this is a strategy you should recommend. It allows them to reduce their tax liability while keeping the spending power within the household. Hiring a minor child as an employee can save on employer taxes, including Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment tax.

Key topics covered:

  • Employer taxes are saved by hiring a minor child. 
  • Employer vs. Contractor 
  • How much can a child make before paying Federal income taxes?  
  • Employer taxes are saved by hiring a child over 18 but under 21. 
  • Substantiating your child is an employee

Join this CE Course; we will explore how to implement this strategy, ensuring the taxpayer has the appropriate entity type to maximize potential tax savings. We will also review the essential steps to prove that the child is a legitimate employee, performing work that justifies their compensation.

For more CE Tax Courses, Click here.

  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Taxes for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02129-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02129-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1714)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02129-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02129-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02129-24-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

Additional Information

Credits

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Timalyn Bowens
Timalyn Bowens

Owner, Bowens Tax Solutions

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TIMALYN BOWENS is the owner and lead accountant for Bowens Tax Solutions. She is also affectionately known as “America’s favorite enrolled agent” by clients and colleagues across the U.S. 

As an enrolled agent, Timalyn is licensed by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax expert and given clearance to officially represent your case to them. 

At Bowens Tax Solutions, she spearheads a team of industry specialists with 24+ years of collective experience serving clients and getting results. 

Timalyn began her career in 2011 at a distinguished global accounting firm, where she fell in love with taxes and tax law.

“You don’t deserve to be paralyzed by tax debt. That’s why I’m on a mission to fill the tax literacy gap one taxpayer at a time. Navigating the IRS alone can be nerve-wracking. Let us help make it a pain-free process. ” 

Timalyn has been praised for her ability to teach as she works by her clients and for being knowledgeable, patient, and reliable by her peers and mentees. 

When she isn’t fighting tax debt, you can find her outside with her husband and daughter enjoying everything that nature has to offer.

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What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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