Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

@AmeliesUncle  is correct.  Even though an S corp is a pass through entity, for income taxes purposes, it is still a corporation for employee payroll purposes.  The underage children do not qualify FICA exemption.  I've revised my answer above.

 

Here's a possible workaround:  https://wealthfactory.com/articles/how-to-avoid-payroll-tax-for-your-children-if-your-business-is-an...