AmitaR
Employee Tax & Finance Expert

Business & farm

Hello wubeibei,

 

Yes, it is a good tax saving strategy to hire kids.  Yes, you would need to issue a W-2 and send a copy to IRS as well.

You could use this software to generate and file W-2's: 

Quick Employer Forms 

 

Here is an IRS article with additional info:

Family Employees

 

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Have an amazing day.

AR (CPA 10+ years)

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