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[quote=Anonymous]The fact that OP is wondering about the tax withholding threshold suggests she'll be using this sitter on a steady basis, not just for the occasional Friday or Saturday night.  Some might call this type of position a part time nanny job; the semantics don't really matter.  It is very standard to withhold and pay taxes for a sitter in that context, and the experienced, professional sitters expect as much.  Many even prefer it, because it means they will do better in federal benefits at retirement or in the event of disability.

As for the prior posters who justify their failure to pay taxes on the ground that enforcement is limited and they are unlikely to get caught, you're probably correct.  That doesn't make it right, though, and a lot of us have too much at stake to incur even a small risk of getting caught.  Some of us also just value personal integrity and don't want to be in a position where we might have to lie in a background check or on a self-certification form relating to a job or professional licensure.

I also have not seen much difference in the rates charged by sitters who get paid on the books and those who don't.  $13-20 depending on the sitter's experience and the number of kids seems to be the norm in both cases.
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