--- title: "Kids Payroll – Pay Your Kids Through Your Business" description: "The only app built for hiring your kids. Track hours, run compliant payroll, and save thousands in taxes. 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Build Their Wealth. The free 12-page guide that shows you how to legally pay your kids through your business, save thousands in taxes, and turn their first paycheck into a Roth IRA that compounds tax-free for 60 years. [↓ Get the Free Guide](#magnet-card)[See how the app works](/tax-calculator/) ✓ Instant PDF download   ✓ No credit card   ✓ **Average reader saves $9,660/year** Free Guide · 12 Pages ### The Parent's Guide to Paying Your Kids The 7-step playbook to shift up to $16,100 per child out of your tax bracket, audit-proof. Send it → As Featured On ![The Wealth Elevator](/_next/static/media/featured-wealth-elevator.e143a97f.png)![Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever](/_next/static/media/featured-best-ever.32db5a1b.png)![Life Skills That Matter](/_next/static/media/featured-life-skills.3f02f4ba.png)![Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson](/_next/static/media/featured-coach-carson.f974066b.png)![The Nuts and Bolts of Real Estate Investing](/_next/static/media/featured-nuts-and-bolts.d88972b6.png) ## Everything You Need in One App Replace spreadsheets, accountants, and chore apps with a single, powerful platform. ### Automated Payroll Run compliant payroll for your kids in minutes, not hours. Weekly or monthly, your choice. ### Compliance Engine Built-in job descriptions, market-rate suggestions, and timestamped work logs. Audit-ready from day one. ### Wealth Building Track earned income and Roth IRA contributions to watch tax-free compound growth transform your child's first paycheck into long-term wealth. ### LedgerBot AI Assistant Your friendly AI guide for parents and kids. Teaching money lessons, celebrating milestones, and ensuring compliance. ### Task Management Create, assign, and approve tasks. Kids log their hours and add details, you approve with one tap. ### Goal Setting & Tracking Kids set savings goals and track progress with their earnings. Teach them early to work toward something meaningful. ### Tax Savings Dashboard See exactly how much you're saving in real-time with our intelligent tax estimator. ### See How Much You Could Save Use our free tax savings calculator to estimate your potential savings by paying your kids through Kids Payroll. [Calculate Your Savings](/tax-calculator/) ## Simple, Powerful, Compliant Four steps to transform "paying kids" from a tax loophole into a family wealth engine. 01 ### Set Up Your Family Add your business info, your kids, and customize job titles in under 10 minutes. 02 ### Create & Assign Tasks Define real work, from marketing help to admin tasks. Kids log their hours and add details. 03 ### Run Compliant Payroll Approve work logs and run payroll. We handle all compliance documentation automatically. 04 ### Build Their Wealth Funnel earned income into Roth IRAs and watch tax-free compound growth work its magic. ## Why Business Owners Choose Kids Payroll Turn your business into a family wealth-building machine, legally and automatically. ### Save Thousands in Taxes By paying your kids through your business at reasonable rates, you shift income from your high tax bracket to their low (or zero) bracket. See exact savings in real-time. ### Audit-Proof Documentation Every task, hour, and payment is timestamped and detailed. We generate IRS-compliant reports automatically, no spreadsheets required. ### Save Hours Every Week No more manual tracking, spreadsheet updates, or compliance research. Kids Payroll automates everything. Setup takes 2 minutes, payroll takes seconds. ### Teach Kids Financial Literacy LedgerBot delivers bite-sized money lessons on earnings, taxes, and compound growth. Your kids learn real wealth-building skills while earning real money. Average Tax Savings $9,660 per year for families with 2+ kids ## State-by-State Guide to Paying Your Kids Every state has different rules for employing your children. Search for yours to see minimum ages, hours restrictions, and family business exemptions. Popular states [CA California ](/state-labor-laws/california/)[TX Texas ](/state-labor-laws/texas/)[FL Florida ](/state-labor-laws/florida/)[NY New York ](/state-labor-laws/new-york/)[GA Georgia ](/state-labor-laws/georgia/)[DE Delaware ](/state-labor-laws/delaware/)[LA Louisiana ](/state-labor-laws/louisiana/)[ME Maine ](/state-labor-laws/maine/) [Or browse all 50 states →](/state-labor-laws/) ## Learn How to Build Family Wealth Expert insights on paying your kids, tax optimization, and building generational wealth. [ Job Ideas ### 50+ Legitimate Tasks You Can Pay Your Kids (By Age) Discover IRS-compliant tasks organized by age, from 5-year-olds to teenagers. Real examples and pay rates included. 12 min read Read ](/blog/legitimate-tasks-to-pay-kids/) [ Tax Strategy ### How to Pay Your Kids Through Your LLC (2026 Guide) Learn how to legally pay your children through your LLC, save on taxes, and build their financial future. 10 min read Read ](/blog/pay-kids-through-llc/) [ Wealth Building ### Roth IRA for Kids: Rules, Limits & How to Start (2026) Yes, kids can have a Roth IRA! Learn the rules, contribution limits, and how to start building tax-free wealth. 8 min read Read ](/blog/roth-ira-for-kids-rules/) [View All Articles](/blog/) Or [calculate your tax savings →](/tax-calculator/) ## Download Kids Payroll Start paying your kids legally and building their wealth today. [![Download Kids Payroll on the App Store](/_next/static/media/download-on-app-store.a2e763b8.svg)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kids-payroll-pay-your-kids/id6755955657)[![Get Kids Payroll on Google Play](/_next/static/media/get-it-on-google-play.6ba3105b.svg)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidspayroll.app&hl=en_US) Real estate investors: did you know you can hire your kids to help manage your rental properties? [Learn how in our guide: How to Pay Your Kids Through Your Real Estate LLC →](https://repstime.com/blog/pay-kids-through-real-estate-llc) ### Kids Payroll Transform "paying kids through your business" from a confusing tax loophole into a streamlined, automated, family-wealth engine. 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