
Enjoying the dog days of summer? So are we! With long weekends and late nights on the horizon, we know that sleeping in is a must this time of the year. To keep your mornings stress-free and your weekends a little extra luxurious, we put together 15 timesaving (lifesaving, really) second-day hairstyles you can fit into any daily routine!
1. Braided Crown: Today is your day to be treated like royalty. We love this braided crown look, perfect for holding back your wispy fly-aways while still letting your hair down. (via A Cup of Jo)
2. Messy Low Bun: This old standby is a favorite of ours. A messy low bun is great for any occasion and you can wear it comfortably all day. (via A Beautiful Mess)
3. Tousled Hair: Don’t flatten your bedhead, enhance it! All you need to achieve this just-washed, carefree look is a curling iron and dry shampoo! (via Brit + Co)
4. Mermaid Braid: This is a must-try for any braid lover, and the perfect go-to summer look for work or play! Your day-old hair will never know what hit it. (via A Cup of Joe)
5. Head Scarf: Wrap up your hair and look fab with a headscarf! After a simple twist and tie, you’ll be ready for any summer picnic or afternoon adventure. (via Useful DIY)
6. Faux Bob: Tired of all of that hair? All you need is a few bobby pins and a curling iron to achieve this look, perfect for those days when ordinary just won’t cut it. (via Brit + Co)
7. Low Chignon: Get messy and look chic at the same time! This look is great for day or night, and is perfect for all those messy-haired mornings. (via The Small Things Blog)
8. Topknot: We’ve never seen a topknot we didn’t like. With a flick of the wrist and some hairspray, you’ll be able to rock this easygoing, yet sophisticated look all day. (via A Beautiful Mess)
9. Half-up Updo: Did you know you can liven up day-old hair with a hairdryer? Add some body with your dryer and clip in a few bobby pins and you’re good to go! (via Mr. Kate)
10. Twisted Updo: We are loving this look for summer! All you need is an elastic headband to complete this chic ‘do. Throw one in your purse for emergencies and you’ll be prepared for any situation! (via Henry Happened)
11. Fishtail Bun: This ever-classy fishtail bun is great for mornings when your hair has a mind of its own. Fasten your hair into a fishtail braid, pin and go! (via Sincerely, Kinsey)
12. Sleek Ponytail: This timeless look is one of our favorites. Brush your hair back, secure with a rubber band and let your natural beauty shine! (via A Cup of Jo)
13. Hair Bow: Yes, you can pull this off! This lovely bow is a great way to add something special to your day when you’re in a bind. And, all you need is a single bobby pin. (via We See Rainbows)
14. Rose-Adorned Chignon: What’s better than an easy ‘do adorned with flowers? You’ll be spreading joy all day with this darling nature-inspired look. (via To Vogue or Bust)
15. Over-the-Shoulder Pony: Two pony tails are better than one! Make an extra-long pony tail for an effortless over-the-shoulder look. (via Brit + Co)
Are you a second-day guru? Which of these looks is your fave? Tell us in the comments below!
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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