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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=webbkathy][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're thinking of hiring a private nanny (for the first time).  We understood that we'd be witholding for her social seciruty and medicaid amounts, but she told us that she prefers we don't withold anything, but will give us a statement each month when she sends funds to the IRS for taxes that way she can also claim driving miles on her taxes.

Does this make any sense?  How do you pay for your nanny? Also, do you pay her weekly or bi-monthly?[/quote]
[b]It's not up to the nanny to tell you not to withhold SS and Medicaid, as these are employer responsibilities.[/b]  You have an option of withholding or not withholding income taxes, as these are the nanny's liability.  She can claim miles and other deductions on her taxes as employer-unreimbursed expenses, this has nothing to do with what you withhold.

Make absolutely certain that she is clear you will pay on the books. [/quote]

This is absolutely correct OP. [/quote]
It better be, you guys counseled me on this :)

Kathy, by the way, there was a debate here last week on whether the minimum wage requirement applies to EACH parent in the nanny share (meaning each employer must pay at least a minimum wage), or BOTH of them (meaning only the total rate should be minimum wage or more.)  The law seems to say only the total rate counts.  Can you weigh in on this, to settle the debate once and for all?[/quote]
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