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[quote=CPPatGTM]This is actually very common. Unfortunately, the penalties would fall on you, as the employer, if it is determined that you did not comply with state and federal law.

All household employers are required to pay taxes based on the employee's gross earnings. Additionally, they must withhold the required federal taxes of Social Security and Medicare from the employee's wages, or pay them on their behalf once $1,900 or more is paid ($2,000 in 2016).

Lets say your employee decides to apply for unemployment benefits upon termination. If the state does not see the wages reported in their system, and required taxes are not paid accordingly, you will be subject to fines as well as back tax work to bring everything current.

Additionally, you and the employee are required to file specific tax forms if the above threshold is met at the end of each year. Again, if it is determined that you and the employee did not comply by law, your employee may have future wages garnished by various tax agencies.

GTM has specialized in household employment for 25 years, and have dealt with similar cases after such penalties took place. If you're interested in learning more about your obligations, please feel free to contact us so that we can see how we can help![/quote]

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