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W-2 or Independent Contractor?
Understand the difference between classifying household workers (such as nannies and caregivers) as 1099 contractors vs. W-2 employees. Misclassification has serious legal and financial consequences.
How to Pay Nanny Taxes Yourself
When you hire someone to work in your home, you become an employer. And with that designation comes employment tax responsibilities, which are commonly called “nanny taxes.” So how do you pay nanny taxes and make sure everything is correct? There are a few ways to tackle this including doing it yourself. If you’re ready to take this on, here are 7 steps to paying nanny taxes yourself.
Can I Employ a Nanny who has an ITIN?
What happens if your employee provides an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number instead of a Social Security Number? While an ITIN and an SSN may seem similar, they are vastly different. Employing a nanny who has an ITIN and not an SSN can get you in some trouble.
How to Create a W-2 for Your Nanny
It’s tax season! And one of the first steps for household employers is to provide Form W-2 to their workers. They will need this document to file their personal tax return. Here is how to prepare and create a Form W-2 for your nanny.
How to Catch up on Nanny Taxes in 8 Steps
Whether you put off nanny taxes until now or are just realizing you have a household employment tax obligation, now is time to catch up on your nanny taxes. While it is much easier to track nanny tax withholdings with each pay period, you can “catch up” at the end of the year. It will take a little more time and effort on your part. Here’s how to catch up on your nanny taxes as you prepare your 2023 taxes.
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