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I want to hire my spouse as a W-2 employee to maximize our retirement contributions, does this trigger any special IRS reporting requirements?

Hiring a spouse as a W-2 employee can raise several tax and payroll considerations, especially when the goal is to support retirement contributions. The reporting picture often depends on how the spouse is paid, whether the work is bona fide and documented, and how the business handles payroll recor

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