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Power Your Retirement
Hosted by Steve Smit, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and founder of Powerhouse Financial Advisors, this podcast is designed to help employees of large publicly traded utility companies take control of their retirement planning. Steve, author of Power Up Your 401(k), shares insights on maximizing 401(k) options, navigating self-directed brokerage accounts, and creating a secure financial future. Tune in for practical advice, helpful resources, and strategies to power up your retirement! Subscribe and never miss an episode! Also available in video format on YouTube. For more information about Power Your Retirement, visit PowerhouseFinancialAdvisors.com or call 775-266-8867.
Power Your Retirement
Hiring Your Spouse & Kids: Big Opportunities and Costly Mistakes to Avoid
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Today, we’re answering a smart question from a viewer about hiring a spouse or children in a family business. When structured properly, this strategy can create meaningful tax deductions, help a spouse build Social Security benefits, and even give children a head start on retirement savings. But if handled carelessly, it can raise red flags with the IRS.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
📋 What the IRS looks for in legitimate family employment
💼 Payroll tax deductions that can benefit your business
🧾 Why documenting hours and wages accurately is critical
🏢 How your business structure (LLC, S Corp, etc.) changes the rules
🛑 Common IRS red flags and audit triggers
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