Day 7 – How to Hire Your Kid Legally — And Save Taxes

  Day 7 – How to Hire Your Kid Legally — And Save Taxes Hiring your child might sound like a sentimental idea, but it’s actually a strategic tax-saving move —if done right. The IRS allows business owners to hire their minor children under certain conditions, offering both tax deductions for your business and income tax benefits for your child . Here's how to make it work legally and efficiently. ✅ Why Hire Your Child? 1. Your Business Gets a Deduction Wages paid to your child are a legitimate business expense. That means your business income (and tax liability) goes down. 2. Your Child May Owe Zero Taxes As of 2025, a child can earn up to $14,600 (the standard deduction) without paying any federal income tax— as long as it’s earned income (i.e., wages, not gifts or allowances). 3. No Payroll Taxes for Some Businesses If your business is a sole proprietorship or a partnership where both partners are the child’s parents , and your child is under 18 , then: No Social S...

Tax Savings Tip of the Week: Max Out Your Retirement Contributions (But Know the Limits)!

Hey money-savvy friends! 🙌

Want a simple (and totally legal) way to cut your tax bill while building your future nest egg? Let’s talk about retirement contributions. 🧓🏽🌴

If you’ve got a 401(k) through your job, try to contribute as much as you can—especially up to the employer match. That’s free money, folks! And your contributions are made pre-tax, which reduces your taxable income. Less income = less tax. 🎯

No 401(k)? No problem. You can contribute to a Traditional IRA, and depending on your income and situation, you may be able to deduct that contribution on your taxes too.

BUT here's the catch 🛑—if you're already covered by a workplace retirement plan like a 401(k), you might not be able to deduct your IRA contributions, especially if your income is above certain limits.

👉 Translation: You can technically contribute to both a 401(k) and a Traditional IRA in the same year, but you may not get a tax break on both.

2025 contribution limits:

  • 401(k): Up to $23,000

  • IRA: Up to $7,000

  • Age 50+? You get a bonus catch-up contribution on both!

Pro tip: If you’re in this situation, look into a Roth IRA instead. While it’s not tax-deductible now, qualified withdrawals are tax-free in retirement. 🚀

Bottom line: Know the rules, play them smart, and let your money work harder for you. 💪


안녕하세요, 절세에 진심인 여러분! 🙌
오늘은 은퇴 준비도 하고 세금도 줄일 수 있는 방법에 대해 이야기해볼게요. 바로 퇴직연금 계좌를 활용하는 거예요. 🧓🏼🌅

먼저, 직장에서 제공하는 401(k) 플랜이 있다면 가능한 한 많이 넣는 걸 추천해요. 특히 회사에서 매칭해주는 만큼은 꼭 채우세요—이건 말 그대로 공짜 돈이에요! 그리고 이 돈은 세금 내기 전 소득에서 빠지기 때문에 결과적으로 과세 소득이 줄어들어요. 세금도 덜 내고, 돈도 불리고! 🎯

만약 401(k)가 없다면? 걱정 마세요. 개인 은퇴 계좌 (IRA) 에도 납입할 수 있고, 소득 수준에 따라 세금 공제를 받을 수 있어요.

그런데 여기서 주의할 점! ❗️

401(k) 플랜에 이미 가입되어 있는 사람IRA에 넣더라도 세금 공제를 못 받을 수도 있어요, 특히 소득이 일정 수준을 넘는 경우에는요.

👉 즉, 401(k)랑 IRA 둘 다에 돈을 넣는 건 가능하지만, 세금 혜택은 둘 다 못 받을 수 있다는 얘기예요.

💰 2025년 기준 납입 한도:

  • 401(k): 최대 $23,000

  • IRA: 최대 $7,000

  • 만 50세 이상은 추가로 catch-up 납입 가능!

꿀팁: 401(k) 공제를 못 받는다면 Roth IRA를 고려해보세요. 지금은 세금 혜택이 없지만, 나중에 인출할 땐 세금이 안 붙어요. 미래의 나에게 큰 선물이 될 수도 있죠. 🎁

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