One of the most powerful wealth-building moves we’ve made… was hiring our kids

Michael ChangJul 26, 20250m 5s95 viewsScore 75
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Summary

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The video describes how STR business owners can hire their kids and pay them up to $14,600, which is a tax write-off for the business and tax-free income for the child. This money can then be invested into a Roth IRA that will grow tax-free for decades. To execute this properly, the business must be structured correctly, the work must be age-appropriate with reasonable wages, and paperwork and payments have to be clean.

Key insights

  • Investing children's earned income into a Roth IRA allows it to grow tax-free for decades, potentially leading to substantial retirement savings.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Avoid paying your children excessive wages for minimal work, as this could raise red flags with tax authorities.

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