Been paying a household employee under the table? It’s never too late to pay legally
Learn about household employee tax and payroll laws and how to address payroll issues from past years.
Tax topics for families
Do you need to pay taxes for your part-time caregiver?
If you hire a part-time nanny, babysitter, dog walker, housekeeper or other type of caregiver, learn when you have to...
Tax breaks and credits for families hiring a nanny
The combination of a Dependent Care Account and the Child Care Tax Credit can save families more than $2,000 on...
Why household employers shouldn’t give a 1099 to a nanny or caregiver
Learn why nannies are household employees, not independent contractors and what the consequences can be for families that make this...
Nanny taxes: A complete guide
Learn about the nanny tax and how the IRS requires families to manage payroll and tax withholdings for a household...
Why Form 941 should not be used for household employment taxes
Because families with caregivers are household employers, they file different tax forms than commercial employers. This difference is very important.
What household employers need to know about estimated tax payments
Learn why household employers should made estimated tax payments four times per year to the IRS if they hire a...
Last-minute household employment tax tips for families
If you just realized you haven't been taking care of household employment taxes correctly, here's what to know about the...
File a Schedule H with your 2024 tax return if you hire a household employee
A Schedule H is required to be attached to your 2022 income tax return if you have a nanny, senior...
Nanny tax tips for hiring after-school care
Families that need a part-time caregiver to provide after-school care may have household employer tax and payroll responsibilities.