![]() ![]() Now that we have that out of the way, is your head reeling? This can save you up to $1,200 if you have two or more children. You can claim up to $6,000 of qualifying child-care expenses, such as your nanny’s pay. This is from your employer who may allow you to make pre-tax contributions to an FSA. There are a few tax breaks you may be eligible for: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Potential Tax Breaks for a Family Household You must file your copy of the W-2 with the social security Administration by the same date. This form is provided to your employee by January 31 every year. This form estimates employee federal income tax, employer and employee Social Security and Medicare taxes, and the employer federal unemployment tax. It documents how much income tax is to be withheld from your nanny’s salary. Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate)Īn optional form and only filled out if your employee wants you to withhold their tax. This is used to verify their identity and employment eligibility. Form I-9: Employment Eligibility VerificationĮmployers need to obtain a completed I-9 for every employee hired in the household. This is needed to pay state unemployment taxes every quarter. You are required to obtain an unemployment identification number with your state where the work will be performed. You must register any new employee with your state within a specific time frame of the hire date. This will give you a specific tax number for dealing with the IRS and other agencies. Household employers must have an employer identification number (EIN). Nanny Taxes Example Paperwork to become an Employer Form SS-4 Application for Employer Identification Number Withholding from your employee is not allowed. If you pay wages of $1,000 or more in a calendar quarter, you pay 6 percent of wages for federal unemployment tax (FUTA) on the first $7,000 in wages. You pay 7.65 percent of their wages towards Social Security and Medicare (FICA). Your nanny pays a total of 7.65 percent in taxes – 6.2 percent for Social Security and 1.45 percent for Medicare. ![]() This means you will need to withhold taxes from your nanny’s wages and pay your share of employer taxes. This is because you control the work to be done, the schedule, and how the work will be performed. Your nanny is considered an employee and not an independent contractor. What you need to understand about nanny taxes Most importantly, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you won’t have to worry about fines, penalties, lawsuits, or audits. Without required workers’ compensation insurance, your employee can sue you for lost wages and medical costs if they get hurt while at work. And they’ll potentially be eligible for a healthcare subsidy. They will receive unemployment benefits if you need to let them go due to situations such as COVID-19. They will also have a verifiable income and legal employment history that will help them when applying for a loan or credit card. Your nanny will appreciate the benefits and protections of being paid legally. This will lead to a healthier work relationship, a satisfied employee, and a happier family all round. You’ll definitely attract a higher-quality candidate by showing upfront you see them as a professional. Why setting up your nanny taxes the right way is important It’s super easy to get caught, and you’ll wind up paying a bucket load in fines, penalties, and back taxes. Trying to subvert the system and skipping your nanny taxes by paying ‘cash in hand’ shouldn’t be an option. The IRS estimates it takes the average domestic household employer up to 60 hours per annum to comply with all the tax, wage, and labor laws surrounding. ![]() Getting nanny taxes correct can become very complicated. Now you need to secure how they will be paid to offer them the position. ![]() You may have found the perfect nanny for your family. ![]()
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