Do I need to set up my minor child as an employee?

Pleased to have you here in the Community, Bryan!

I've got you covered in setting up your minor child for payroll and exempting him from taxes in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

First, we'll have to identify if your child can be listed as an employee. To accomplish that, I'd suggest consulting your accountant or tax advisor. They'll be able to know if your child fits the description of an employee. You may also reach out to them if you need advice about listing his expenses as a commission in QBO.

Once confirmed, you can mark him as tax-exempt in the employee's profile. I'll guide you on how:

1. Go to Payroll and select Employees.
2. Select your child's name.
3. Click Edit in the Tax withholding section.
4. From the Tax exemptions dropdown, check the box for Social Security and Medicare.
5. Click Save.

Moreover, there are state and federal restrictions on hiring under-18 employees. That said, you can refer to this article for legal procedures: Legal Guidelines for Hiring Under-18 Workers. 

You'll also want to set up auto payroll in QBO. This way, you'll be able to schedule your payroll to run automatically, which helps you save time.

Please don't hesitate to swing by the Community if you need further assistance setting up payroll for your employees. I'd be glad to help you out. Keep safe!