Dependent Care Flexible Spending account and under the table nanny

[Anonymous]

I’d just submit the form and have her sign.

No way anyone is cross checking these forms and whether you’re issuing a w2.

Slim chance you’re audited and if you are, just say “sorry I didn’t know.” You pay interest and penalties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does “20,000 new IRS agents” mean nothing to you? GL!

Does it mean anything to *you?" Because it's not "20,000 new IRS agents." It's 20,000 new IRS EMPLOYEES, many of whom will answer phones and be IT people, not auditors.

Not saying don't comply with the tax laws. But I am saying stop with the fear-mongering trope about the IRS. It's obnoxious.

[Anonymous]

Obviously, offer higher rate that offsets the tax, and pay above the table.

[Anonymous]

This is what my (conservative) accountant told me to do.

Anonymous wrote:I’d just submit the form and have her sign.

No way anyone is cross checking these forms and whether you’re issuing a w2.

Slim chance you’re audited and if you are, just say “sorry I didn’t know.” You pay interest and penalties.

[Anonymous]

You could look into a camp or enrichment program perhaps to use the funds for…I think those count depending on how they are classified?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You could look into a camp or enrichment program perhaps to use the funds for…I think those count depending on how they are classified?

She has an 8 month old baby.