How It Works
We handle the complexity. You get clarity, documentation and support.
Keep It In the Family. Build Skills, Save Money
Shift some income from higher-taxed parents to lower-taxed dependents – so the family as a whole pays less tax.
Pay kids for real, age-appropriate work they can help with – building skills, responsibility, and stronger family connections.
Turn earned income into savings—keeping more of your money working for your family.
How the Hire Your Kids Strategy Works (3 Minutes)
This short video explains the idea at a high level—what it is, why families use it, and what happens when you get started.
What This Can Look Like in Real Life
Keep More Money In the Family. Build Skills. Save Taxes.
Example: Nine Year Old, Model
A young child can be paid for legitimate modeling or promotional work in the business.
A one-time payment of around $3,500 can create a small but real tax savings when done correctly for real business use.
Example: 17 Year Old, Social Media Manager
When a teen handles real, ongoing work—like managing social media—those wages can add up to meaningful savings.
In this case, the family saved $14,760 (details shown below).
Example: 22 Year Old, Operations Manager
College-aged dependents can take on higher-paid, more complex work.
In this example, that led to $46,229 in total tax savings over time—even though most of the money paid stayed in the family account and was used for college, food, and housing.
Details: 17 Year Old, Social Media Manager $14,760 Savings
Teach Your Kids
When kids earn real pay for real work, something changes…
Here’s What We’ll Walk Through Together
15-minute intake – 10 minutes to review – 15 minutes to implement
1. The Core Plan
Tools to help you determine 1. what work your child can realistically do, 2. the maximum hourly rate you can pay—often leading to the best overall tax result while staying within IRS guidelines—and 3. how to track their time, using simple templates and guidance that build accountability and create a strong resume foundation. Our proprietary system considers all relevant variables and guides you to a reasonable, defensible hourly rate for your dependents – quickly.
2. Labor Rule Safety Check
Your plan is reviewed for age and dependency eligibility, hazardous work restrictions, workers’ compensation requirements, and related labor rules—helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
3. CPA-Signed Workpapers for Peace of Mind-Protection
Instead of just a spreadsheet, you get a CPA-signed opinion letter documenting your strategy—so you can implement with confidence, not fear of an IRS challenge, even as enforcement becomes more automated.
4. Human Judgment, Not Just Calculations
AI can run numbers, but it can’t identify every variable, weigh tradeoffs, or guide implementation. This strategy requires human judgment across tax, labor, and family considerations.
5. Included DIY Tax Savings Playbooks
Alongside the core plan, you receive five DIY playbooks covering additional savings ideas—such as how to think strategically about college financial aid. Many clients choose to loop in their financial advisor for more complex situations.
6. Help with Implementation
A strategy only creates value if it’s implemented correctly. We provide a clear What To Do Next Letter to help you implement the plan on your own. If you prefer extra support, you can also purchase live consulting time for questions or review.
7. CPA-Level Support
Talk to a real tax professional when something isn’t clear or your situation is unique. Email Q&A is included, with optional live support available.
“Best $197 I spent all year. I was nervous I’d mess it up, but this made it super simple. Now saving about $4,700 a year and putting it straight into my kids’ savings.”
“Didn’t even know this was an option. The call explained everything and the audit protection sealed it for me. If you run a business and have kids, this is a no-brainer.”
“Honestly thought this sounded too good to be true. It’s not. Hired my twins and saved around $8,000 in taxes this year. Easy. Legal. Worth it.”
Ready to create your personalized strategy, and get DIY Playbooks and Implementation help—in about 15 minutes?
You’re so close... but you may still have questions.
If you can’t find your answer, reach out to support@paprikatax.com
Can I start the intake now and come back later to finish?
Yes. You can save your progress at any time and return whenever it’s convenient. Feel free to start now and explore the intake at your own pace.
Can I loop in my spouse or tax advisor?
Yes. You can generate a secure link to share your in-progress intake with a spouse, tax advisor, or other trusted collaborator so you can complete it together.
Why not just use AI or a calculator?
Tools and AI can generate numbers, but they can’t weigh conflicting rules, sign a CPA opinion letter, or stand behind a strategy. Small details often change the outcome.
Does this replace my CPA?
No. Many clients use PaprikaTax alongside their CPA. We focus specifically on hiring your kids and maximizing the related tax savings.
What if my situation is unusual?
That’s common. Every submission is reviewed by a tax advisor, and live support is available if you want deeper guidance.
Can I try it out first and then schedule live advice if I hit a roadblock?
Yes. You can pause at any point, save your work, email questions and upgrade to Done-With-You if you have not already done so. If you’ve already made a payment, it will be credited toward the Done-With-You offering – so you won’t pay extra.
What if this doesn’t save me money?
In some cases, a compliant approach may not reduce total tax — or may even increase it. Our role is to help you understand the tradeoffs and identify additional tax strategies that, when implemented alongside dependent compensation, often lead to meaningful savings.