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Wages are failing to keep up with the cost of everyday living, figures have shown.

The average wage increased by just 2% in the 12 months to February, while the rate of inflation stood at 4.4%.

If you want to get a tax deduction for paying your child wages, you need to make sure everything is above board. This means that you have to be scrupulous about your practices when hiring your child to work for you.

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