Moira M. Fair

Help Wanted: Hiring Your Kids to Work for Your Small Business

If you own a small business and have children in high school, technical school or college, you might want to ask them to work for you during their school breaks or over the summer. This could allow them to earn some extra spending money and learn about the family business. Plus, there may be tax advantages that could sweeten the deal. Here's what you should know.

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