Anonymous wrote:Well, this is a pretty bad idea. If you put the full amount in the contract hut her pay stubs are for less then she could later claim she was not paid in full, then how could you defend yourself?

+1. In addition to the legal issues, this is a big problem.

Well, this is a pretty bad idea. If you put the full amount in the contract hut her pay stubs are for less then she could later claim she was not paid in full, then how could you defend yourself?

Don't do this, OP, and reconsider hiring a nanny who asks you do things illegally. This is not the kind of person you want taking care of your children.

Anonymous wrote:Op here- this is our first nanny hire and the nanny we want to hire had it this way at her last job so wants the same. But there was no contract at Her last job and we Wld like one ... So trying to find common ground / best way to make everyone happy. I assume she wants it this way bc it reduces her tax liability. obviously it would reduce ours too but not by much I am guessing ...

Every one is liable to pay their fair share of taxes, OP you are not doing yourself a favor by agreeing to this kind of payment idea. OP you are also the one that would get into the most trouble with the law, if you are caught you will pay those taxes you owe and penalties.
Why would you want someone who wants to work for you in such an illegal and dishonest way?

If you're going to do something illegal like that, don't leave a paper trail. That's my advice.

Honestly, I would have reservations about hiring a nanny who wanted to do things this way. Find a price point at which she is paid legally that works for everyone. Write a contract that clearly defines the scope of the job you want done, the benefits you offer, and notice period for ending employment (on either/both sides) etc...

Set the relationship up professionally from the beginning and all parties are protected. Start off with uncomfortable compromises and you're already sliding down a slippery slope before you've even begun.

It's really not smart OP - it opens you up to significant liability and risk. Not worth the money it would save.

Op here- this is our first nanny hire and the nanny we want to hire had it this way at her last job so wants the same. But there was no contract at Her last job and we Wld like one ... So trying to find common ground / best way to make everyone happy. I assume she wants it this way bc it reduces her tax liability. obviously it would reduce ours too but not by much I am guessing ...

Np but also wondering Do most ppl in dc pay their nannies on the books or in cash ?

Anonymous wrote:Well, either way, you're in trouble. Putting the real number in the contract is evidence that you actually paid the nanny more than minimum wage. Putting a false number in the contract is evidence that you knew what you were doing and intentionally broke the law. Just pay the nanny on the books.

Yep. MB here and I agree completely.

Well, either way, you're in trouble. Putting the real number in the contract is evidence that you actually paid the nanny more than minimum wage. Putting a false number in the contract is evidence that you knew what you were doing and intentionally broke the law. Just pay the nanny on the books.

OP what are you doing? It seems like you want to do something illegal and you are looking for accomplices. I am no criminal but I would think criminals know better then to document their illegal activity. Is that helpful?

Anonymous wrote:Here is an idea!

Pay legally

No kidding. Why do you think you and your nanny are above the law, OP?

Here is an idea!

Pay legally

We plan to pay our nanny through a payroll service to meet tax requirements. She will be paid minimum wage on the books. The rest will be cash. We do want to do a contract with our nanny so which number (if any?) should be in the contract? Does putting her full salary in the contract create an unnecessary paper trail?