Pay nanny tax or hire more people?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh, I'm a nanny and wouldn't even bother with taxes with this short term less than 10 hours a week position. I do insist on being employed as a legal household employee with my current family, as I'm with them 30 hours a week, not on a short term basis.

It’s the law so OP needs to bother.

OP will be fine. No one's coming after her for two months hiring someone for 7 hours a week. Chill.

Ugh. Pay your taxes people! I’m so sick of tax cheats

[Anonymous]

It’s easier of figure out the most complicated equation than manage a bevy of babysitters. If you found a sitter who is good and reliable, pay her taxes.

[Anonymous]

Op here.

I wrote the sitter a few days ago and asked whether she’d rather have more hours (3 mornings a week and about 8 weekend hours a month) or would rather fewer hours so taxes aren’t involved. Her response was “I’m fine with taxes and love being with your kids!” So for now I’m tracking hours / how much I’ve paid her and will do the paperwork. My 4 year old had a bad dream last night and was screaming that she didn’t want to go outside (even with us). Then she saw the sitter, took her hand, and happily went off. She asked me a few times at dinner if we could go have dinner with the sitter! So, I feel good about hiring her as much as we can.

[Anonymous]

I'm confused. Why aren't these people contract workers receiving 1099s?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here.

I wrote the sitter a few days ago and asked whether she’d rather have more hours (3 mornings a week and about 8 weekend hours a month) or would rather fewer hours so taxes aren’t involved. Her response was “I’m fine with taxes and love being with your kids!” So for now I’m tracking hours / how much I’ve paid her and will do the paperwork. My 4 year old had a bad dream last night and was screaming that she didn’t want to go outside (even with us). Then she saw the sitter, took her hand, and happily went off. She asked me a few times at dinner if we could go have dinner with the sitter! So, I feel good about hiring her as much as we can.

This, this and more this! You found someone your child loves and trusts, so don't confuse the situation and child with a bunch of others who may not be a good fit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm confused. Why aren't these people contract workers receiving 1099s?

NP - nannies/household help are employees if they make more than $2,300 in a year and they don't work through an agency:

https://www.care.com/homepay/do-you-need-to-pay-taxes-for-your-part-time-caregiver-1312191008

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uh, I'm a nanny and wouldn't even bother with taxes with this short term less than 10 hours a week position. I do insist on being employed as a legal household employee with my current family, as I'm with them 30 hours a week, not on a short term basis.

It’s the law so OP needs to bother.

OP will be fine. No one's coming after her for two months hiring someone for 7 hours a week. Chill.

I agree.
Most people would do this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm confused. Why aren't these people contract workers receiving 1099s?

Because that’s not legal…. Please don’t hire nannies without doing research on your tax liability.