Everything you need to know about employing your child, tax strategy, building real projects, and investing their earnings.
A step-by-step breakdown of setting up a business to employ your child, the true costs, IRS requirements for earned income, and why most parents are better off letting KidsBuild handle it.
Read the full guideMarket data on developer rates, what's reasonable for a 13-18 year old, how KidsBuild tracks hours and generates invoices, and exactly what documentation the IRS expects.
Read the full guideHow to use your child's legitimate earned income to open a Roth IRA, the long-term compounding math, and why starting at 14 changes everything.
Read the full guideA practical guide to scoping, building, and shipping a real project with your child. Includes AI-assisted workflows and portfolio-ready deliverables.
Read the full guideThe IRS treats 'independent contractor' differently from 'employee.' Learn why directed, commissioned project work is essential for 1099 compliance, and how KidsBuild's Project Board creates the documentation trail that keeps you safe.
Read the full guideKidsBuild handles the business setup, time tracking, invoicing, and tax documentation so you can focus on your child's growth.
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