Tax planning

Can you employ your children and claim tax relief?

Yes, but the work must be genuine, the pay must be reasonable and child employment rules still apply.

Can you employ your children and claim tax relief?

Can you employ your children in your business and get tax relief on the wages? In principle, yes. The key point is that the arrangement must be real...

Useful sources

For the current child employment rules, check GOV.UK and Hull City Council. For family salary tax treatment, keep records and make sure pay is realistic for the work done.

GOV.UK child employment guidance Hull child employment guidance