Anonymous
03/19/2015 10:13
Subject: Babysitter question
Anonymous wrote:I imagine you are taking little risk in terms of the IRS if you pay in cash, under the table.
The only thing to be very sure of though is that neither you nor your spouse (if applicable) have any kind of security clearance currently (or potentially in the future), or any career aspirations that might require absolutely pristine, legal management of any household staff.
There are occasions when paying under the table like this could jeopardize career opportunities, especially if you're in the DC area.
For a maximum of six hours a week, you're off base. IRS calls it causal labor, and needn't be taxed.
Anonymous
03/19/2015 10:10
Subject: Babysitter question
I imagine you are taking little risk in terms of the IRS if you pay in cash, under the table.
The only thing to be very sure of though is that neither you nor your spouse (if applicable) have any kind of security clearance currently (or potentially in the future), or any career aspirations that might require absolutely pristine, legal management of any household staff.
There are occasions when paying under the table like this could jeopardize career opportunities, especially if you're in the DC area.
The only thing to be very sure of though is that neither you nor your spouse (if applicable) have any kind of security clearance currently (or potentially in the future), or any career aspirations that might require absolutely pristine, legal management of any household staff.
There are occasions when paying under the table like this could jeopardize career opportunities, especially if you're in the DC area.
Anonymous
03/19/2015 07:49
Subject: Babysitter question
Anonymous wrote:For such few hours and such, keep it simple and just pay in cash.
I highly doubt the IRS will go after you for this.
Anonymous
03/19/2015 06:08
Subject: Babysitter question
For such few hours and such, keep it simple and just pay in cash.
I highly doubt the IRS will go after you for this.
I highly doubt the IRS will go after you for this.
Anonymous
03/17/2015 21:08
Subject: Babysitter question
Anonymous wrote:It's "casual," so no.
...Cash is fine.
Anonymous
03/17/2015 21:07
Subject: Babysitter question
It's "casual," so no.
Anonymous
03/17/2015 20:53
Subject: Babysitter question
I've lined up two babysitters. I'll be using their services for 2-3 hours once or twice a week (they're both busy with other things so I wanted to keep both on call as appointments, etc. come up). I know there are employment laws regarding domestic worker's pay. Be honest: do I need to do this above the table or is cash okay?