Maybe you'll find them more eager to clean the office than to clean their rooms. Good record keeping is key to making the IRS believe your children are bona fide employees. Have your child fill out a timesheet showing dates, hours worked and tasks performed. Always pay by check. Make sure the children's duties and salaries are appropriate and reasonable for their ages.
Kids can file, clean the office, empty trash and address envelopes.
There may be computer jobs your child can do well. Responsible teens can answer the phone and do clerical duties. The IRS has no rule. Copyright 1999-2001 MyPrimeTime, All Rights Reserved. Inc. The names of actual companies and their products mentioned on this site may be the trademarks of their respective owners.