Help Wanted: Hiring Family Members for Tax-Saving Results
If you own a small business and have children in high school, technical school or college, you might consider asking them to work for you part-time or full-time over the summer. Or you might want to hire your spouse or another relative for an open position. Hiring relatives allows them to earn some extra money and learn about the family business. Plus, there may be tax advantages and savings opportunities that could sweeten the deal. Here's what you should know.