witholding income tax

[Anonymous]

In the past I've not withheld any income tax for our nannies, but now I'm hiring someone full time and hopefully for the long haul. What % approximately do you all generally withhold for income tax?

I'm aware of the Medicare/SS withholding and have done that regardless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the past I've not withheld any income tax for our nannies, but now I'm hiring someone full time and hopefully for the long haul. What % approximately do you all generally withhold for income tax?

I'm aware of the Medicare/SS withholding and have done that regardless.

You are admitting that you broke the law.

[Anonymous]

pretty sure the law says you're not obligated to withhold income tax as long as both agree

[Anonymous]

Withholding income tax is not required for household employers. It's a good idea to do it so your nanny doesn't get stuck paying their entire tax obligation when they file their return.

It works just like a traditional job. Give your nanny a W-4 and the withholding will be based on their allowances. A payroll company can help with this too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the past I've not withheld any income tax for our nannies, but now I'm hiring someone full time and hopefully for the long haul. What % approximately do you all generally withhold for income tax?

I'm aware of the Medicare/SS withholding and have done that regardless.

You are admitting that you broke the law.

Really....??!

This is all you can think of to respond????

-Not the OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the past I've not withheld any income tax for our nannies, but now I'm hiring someone full time and hopefully for the long haul. What % approximately do you all generally withhold for income tax?

I'm aware of the Medicare/SS withholding and have done that regardless.

You are admitting that you broke the law.

It is not legally required to withhold income taxes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the past I've not withheld any income tax for our nannies, but now I'm hiring someone full time and hopefully for the long haul. What % approximately do you all generally withhold for income tax?

I'm aware of the Medicare/SS withholding and have done that regardless.

You are admitting that you broke the law.

We've always hired part-time nannies through a service and the service handles payroll and taxes.