✦ Family & Children

Family and Children Tax Planning with KPN

At KPN, we recognise the tax-saving opportunities that can arise when employing family members or planning income and benefits for your spouse or children.

However, these strategies require careful implementation to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and avoid unnecessary scrutiny.

Our tailored advice helps you maximise tax advantages while staying fully compliant.

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Employing Family Members: Key Guidelines

Employee remuneration

Comprehensive financial reporting and analysis to ensure accurate, compliant, and insightful financial management.

Tax efficient investments

Strategic tax planning and advisory services to optimise tax efficiency while ensuring full compliance with regulations.

Business sales or retirement

Planning for business sales or retirement

National Insurance Contributions (NICs)

National Insurance Contributions (NICs)

  • Employees pay 12% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270 (2023–24 rates).

  • Employers pay NICs at 13.8% on earnings above £9,100.
  • Self-employed family members pay Class 2 NICs (£3.45 per week) and Class 4 NICs (9% on profits between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% above this threshold)..

Our key advisory services include

Understanding PAYE and NICs

PAYE and NICs must be applied under an employment contract.

Wages and children

Wages must reflect actual work performed, particularly for minor children, to avoid triggering settlements legislation that could reallocate income to parents.

Under school-leaving age

Children under school-leaving age face restrictions on the type of work they can perform.

Do You Need to Complete a Self-Assessment Tax Return?

For Spouses

Consider whether to employ your spouse as an employee or create a partnership with them. This may reduce Employer NICs and eliminate benefit-in-kind charges for assets like vehicles.

Align their wages with personal allowances and other tax thresholds to maximise efficiency.

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For Families

Employee benefits such as employer pension contributions, mobile phones, healthcare, and working-from-home allowances (£6 per week) can optimise family remuneration packages.

Evaluate child tax credits and working tax credits to ensure the household benefits fully while complying with regulations.

Long-Term Planning

Regularly review employment arrangements, wage levels, and benefits to ensure they remain compliant with updated legislation.

KPN Accounting on your side

Our team at KPN provides ongoing advice and support, ensuring your tax strategies are robust, compliant, and optimised for family and business success.