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Helping Your Child Read a Pay Stub


Where did all my money go? That’s a common question to expect when your son or daughter gets his/her first paycheck. (As adults, we often wonder the same thing.) This is a good time to walk your child through the ins and outs of a paycheck stub. From line-item deductions to taxes to gross vs. net pay, it’s important that they understand why their take-home isn’t what they expected.

One way to prepare your child for real-world paychecks is to deduct “taxes” from their allowance. You can withhold a percentage that represents their tax bracket, and put it away for educational supplies/activities, health and safety items or transportation (new bike, skateboard, etc.).

Here’s some further information about paychecks and deductions:

The Mint - How to Decode Your Paycheck

Equifax - Explaining Paystubs to Your Teen

Family Education - Teaching Your Child About Income Taxes