Father employs Son as a carpenter in Father's construction business.Son only works June, July, and August, and uses his salary to pay his college tuition.Father may

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Father may deduct Son's wages to the extent the amount paid was reasonable payment for services rendered. As long as the wages are reasonable for the services provided, the fact that Son is a family member does not prevent the deduction. However, Father cannot deduct the amount of Son's tuition unless he can establish that he is legally obligated to pay it. And there is no ownership interest involved here.

Father Employs Son as a Carpenter in Father's Construction Business