What it is:
Pay children through your business:
Deduct expense
Child pays little/no tax
Who it applies to:
Business owners with children under 18
How to execute:
Assign real, age-appropriate work
Pay up to ~$17,500/year
Run payroll properly
Deduct wages
Key compliance points:
Maintain timesheets, job roles, and payment records
Risk:
If work is not legitimate or documented, wages can be disallowed.