Hiring your child can potentially lower your tax bill and help kids develop skills, but there are some rules you need to know — and follow. It can be frustrating when your children complain about having nothing to do — especially during the summer. So, why not hire your child or your children to work for your business? Doing so can keep them productive and teach valuable skills while potentially lowering your tax bill. However, as you probably would guess, there are important IRS rules to follow