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Hired an after-school nanny? Tax, payroll, and insurance rules may apply even if the work is part-time.<\/p><\/div>\n

Your kids are back in school and you\u2019ve hired an after-school nanny for a few hours each day. She meets the kids off the bus, prepares snacks, starts them on homework, and maybe even helps with getting dinner ready. You pay your after-school nanny in cash on Fridays and everyone is happy.<\/p>\n

However, you should be aware that nanny tax and payroll requirements may apply even if the work is part-time.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n

Nanny taxes<\/h2>\n

Social Security and Medicare taxes need to be paid by both you and your after-school nanny if they make $2,100 or more in a calendar year.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say your after-school nanny works three hours a day at $15\/hour. It will only take them about 10 weeks to hit that threshold and require withholding.<\/p>\n

You could also withhold income taxes from their pay. It\u2019s not required but your after-school nanny may prefer it so they won\u2019t owe all their tax obligation at tax time.<\/p>\n

If your after-school nanny is:<\/p>\n