
We all have (or are) that starstruck, celeb-obsessed friend who always manages to bump into someone famous on the street, grocery store or at an expertly scheduled run-in based on the tagged locale on their latest Instagram post (#jkkinda). Whether you have a celeb-obsessed BFF with a birthday coming up or need creative favor ideas for your celeb-themed party, these hilarious gifts inspired by our most beloved and notorious celebrities will have all your pop-culture obsessed buds asking you to host *every* party from now on. Get ready for plenty of “Hotline Bling”and Adele references, because here are the ultimate 21 best friend birthday gifts for the celebrity-obsessed.
1. Jazzelli Designs Drake Sticker Set ($7+): You’ve seen meme after meme of the “Hotline Bling” singer hitting flaming tennis balls and swinging lightsabers. If you can’t get enough of Drizzy’s dance moves, the ultimate Drake sticker pack will meet all your decorating needs.
2. Urban Outfitters I Woke Up Like This Mug ($10): Pay homage to Queen B while letting everyone know you’re all about that #flawless lifestyle: rolling out of bed and out the door, makeup free and with a mane of a ‘do. Heck, no one can talk to you about confidence.
3. Wicked Custom Apparel 1-800-GOTTA-ZAYN Crewneck Sweatshirt ($15+): When it comes to parties, get-togethers and any kind of awkward situation… You’re all about pulling a Zayn so you can GTFO. Embrace your introverted side while staying cozy in this ultra comfy crewneck sweater that says it all.
4. Hello Hurra Lindsay Lohan Parent Trap T-Shirt ($18): ’90s kids everywhere can relate: LiLo practically shaped your childhood with her role as the troublemaking twins in The Parent Trap (1998). If you ever wished you were as posh as her Brit half or loved that PB + Oreo combo, this double-feature t-shirt is the one for you.
5. B+C Must Reads Color Me Good Cara Coloring Book ($13): Cara Delevingne reminded everyone that models CAN have personality with her spunky ‘tude and crazy faces. Now you can color in the fab supermodel in this contemporary coloring book of 32 pages.
6. B+C Must Reads Color Me Swoon ($15): You’re a sucker for chiseled jaw-lines and chest hair, which means you’re probably a sucker for this coloring book filled with over 60 swoon-worthy guys. Forget your priorities and color your troubles away with hotties that include the likes of Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Will Smith and George Clooney. Mhmmm.
7. Justin Timberlake Shop Drink You Away Shot Glass ($15): Recovering from a heartbreak? Easy, as long as you can sip from these shot glasses. There’s nothing a little JT + Jack can’t fix.
8. Perks of Aurora EW! Mug ($18): Rep your favorite sketch on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with this mug featuring Fallon as character Sara. “And if you’re wondering, that’s S-A-R-A, with no H, because H’s are ew!”
9. Skphil Fat Amy Crushed It ($26): You memorized every lyric, every line in Pitch Perfect. Now you can channel your love for acapella or just the most hilarious character ever with this tee featuring Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy with her famous quote, “Crushed it.”
10. Mug for your Home Hello It’s Tea Mug Adele Coffee Cup ($9): Commuters everywhere have Adele to thank for making those long rides a little more bearable. Her undeniably soulful music has made you feel things you’ve never felt before, for an S.O. that you maybe never had. If that sounds familiar, this “Hello it’s tea” mug is the one for you, regardless of whether you like tea or not.
11. Beyoncé Shop Conversational Tote ($25): Since making quite the statement with her “Formation” Superbowl halftime performance and MV, Bey’s merch game has never been stronger. Not only does the song strive to empower black culture, the extremely quotable lyrics have also found their way onto everything from hats to totes.
12. Zazzle Celebrity Eyebrows Throw Pillow ($37): Keep your brow game in check while giving your bed or couch some #onfleek decor with this pillow that’s decked out in celeb brows. Featuring iconic brows like those of Edie Sedgwick and Marilyn Monroe, this pillow is the decor must-have for beauty-lovers everywhere.
13. SunnyLife Inflatable Swan ($70): Floats are the raging new pool essential this spring and summer. Ever since Taylor Swift and beau Calvin Harris were snapped on Instagram on a swan float, the lucky bird floaty has been seen everywhere from UO to Sunnylife.
14. Obsessories LA Justin Bieber Stud Earrings ($10): Since killin’ it with hits like “What do you mean?” and “Sorry,” JB has shed his tween-heartthrob persona to assume the role of grown-up stud. Whether you’re an old Belieber or a new one, flaunt your support of the star with these Bieber stud earrings.
15. Sassy Celebs Leonardo DiCaprio Sticker Set ($2): The *Oscar-winning* actor seems to only get better with age. If his face is the one you want to see on your planner, desk, window or even pillow… This Leo sticker pack is the one for you.
16. Hello Hurra Miley Cyrus T-Shirt ($18): You gotta give it to her: Miley Cyrus knows how to turn heads, with her controversial MV’s and infamous tongue-wagging. Now you can turn heads too with this attention-grabbing t-shirt featuring a compilation of Miley’s tongues.
17. Loyal Ninja Miley Expressions Sticker Pack ($4): The great thing about this sticker pack of Miley’s facial expressions is it can literally transform anything boring into something eye-catching. Say goodbye to plain ol’ phone cases or notebook covers with this new decorative must-have.
18. Headline Shirts National Treasure T-Shirt ($28): Nicholas Cage, oh Nicholas Cage. This *national treasure* king of meme faces is now yours to keep on this vintage style printed tee.
19. RedBubble Party Hardy T-Shirt ($25): Let ‘em know where the party’s at with this “Party Hardy” tee. If Tom Hardy’s English accent gets you weak in the knees, this shirt is practically already yours.
20. RedBubble Team DiCaprio Studio Pouch ($22): From Titanic to the Revenant, there’s nothing that this man of many talents can’t do, including finding a way into your heart. This polyester pouch lets everyone know whose team you’re on, while giving you a handy place to store all your pens or makeup.
21. RedBubble Uncle Jessie’s Girl ($26): There’s no denying John Stamos had major *sex-appeal* even from his Uncle Jessie days. If you’ve ever fantasized playing Mr. Katsopolis’ love interest on Full House, this phone case is the one for you.
Did we forget your celeb crush? Tweet us @BritandCo to let us know which celeb merch you’ll be rocking!
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Welcome to Selfmade Finance School, our new money series with Block Advisors to help small business owners with their tax, bookkeeping, and payroll needs year-round. This week, we explore the tax implications of bringing family members into your business.
The question for today is this: Does hiring your family members make sense for your business? Let me be clear. This is not a piece about whether hiring your family members makes sense for your relationships with those family members. As someone who is part of a family business, I could fill up a lot more than 600 words on my opinions about that. For today's purposes, we focus on whether it makes sense from an overall "good business and tax implication" perspective. As it turns out, there is a decent amount of tax nuance when it comes to employing your family. Let's break it down based on relationship to the employee:
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Spouses Who Are In Business Together
Personally, if I had to be in business with my husband, it would not go well. However, many couples build viable, strong businesses together and I say, good for them! Depending on how you have your business entity structured, it will make a big difference on the tax treatment of you and your spouse working as partners. Because a business jointly owned and operated by a married couple is generally treated as a partnership for Federal tax purposes, the spouses must comply with filing and record keeping requirements imposed on partnerships and their partners. The election to file two Schedule C (Form 1040) forms, (one for each spouse) permits certain married co-owners to avoid filing partnership returns, provided that each spouse separately reports a share of all the businesses' items of income, gain, loss, deduction, and credit. Under the election, both spouses will be subject to self-employment tax and on net earnings from self-employment and receive credit for Social Security earnings.
One Spouse Employs Another
If you have a dynamic where your spouse is an employee of your business, then your spouse's wages are subject to income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes. If you are self-employed (not a corporation or a partnership), your spouse's pay does not have to be included in your federal unemployment tax account (FUTA) contributions and payments. However, if your business is a corporation or a partnership you must include that spouse's pay in your unemployment tax contribution calculation.
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You Employ Your Child
First, let's be clear. I work in my family business, but I am an adult, so I am treated just like a normal employee. However, if you, for example, run a family restaurant and want to hire your children under 18 to work for you, there are some tax benefits. But first, you should check with your state for rules on how many hours minors can work (in non-agricultural jobs) and reference the Fair Labor Standards Act for information on limitations on the kinds of work children can perform.
"This is an often overlooked or under-utilized strategy. Paying your children for true services they provide in your business can be a powerful tax-saving tool," says Cathi Reed, Block Advisors Regional Director. "If you are a sole-proprietorship or single member LLC, and the child is less than 18 years of age, the business is not required to withhold FICA or payroll taxes. The child can use his or her standard deduction against income you pay."
You Hire Your Parent
Oh dear. If you are brave enough to do this, know that you will need to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on your parent's wages and make the appropriate withholdings, but you don't have to pay unemployment taxes. Now all you have to do is convince your parent that you are the boss. Have fun with that!
Is Hiring Family Members Worth It For The Tax Benefits?
"There are some positive tax advantages to hiring family members. It's important to treat a family member like any other employee. Hiring your children can result in substantial savings for businesses. Make sure your child has real, age-appropriate work to do and a reasonable pay rate, comparable to other employees. Consult with a Block Advisors small business certified tax pro to ensure that you are complying with all requirements," advises Reed. "Block Advisors, a team within H&R Block, is dedicated to meeting the tax, bookkeeping and payroll needs of small business owners year-round. To start working with the tax experts at Block Advisors, visit blockadvisors.com."
In my opinion, you should not hire a family member solely because of the tax benefits. You should always hire based on whether that person is right for the job and keep in mind how this hire could materially impact your relationship with that person and others in your family. Finally, as I mentioned, make sure you have a tax professional on your team when making these determinations. As you can see, things can get a little tricky!
*All details were sourced from IRS.gov and blockadvisors.com
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