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Some types of family employment are not covered by Social Security. Your services are not covered by Social Security if you meet any of the following conditions. You are:
A child under age 18 working for your parent(s) (beginning January 1, 1988);
Note: Prior to January 1, 1988, a child, under age 21, in the employ of a parent.
A child age 18 to 21 working for your parent(s), but not performing work in the course of your parent's trade or business (beginning January 1, 1988);
A husband working for your wife, but not performing work in the course of your wife's trade or business (beginning January 1, 1988);
A wife working for your husband, but not performing services in the course of your husband's trade or business (beginning January 1, 1988); or
A parent working for your son or daughter performing:
Domestic service in or about the private home of your son or daughter (see §927 for exception); or
Work not in the course of your son's or daughter's trade or business.
Last Revised: Jun. 30, 2004
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