FAQ's
- What are nanny taxes?
- What are the nanny tax deadlines?
- Why should I pay nanny taxes?
- Am I required to pay nanny taxes?
- How much do nanny taxes cost the employer?
- How do I know how much to pay my nanny?
- How can I save money by paying nanny taxes?
- Can the IRS catch me if I haven’t paid nanny taxes?
- When do I pay my nanny taxes?
- Am I required to withhold federal and state income taxes?
- What are unemployment taxes?
- What are the penalties if I file withholding taxes late?
- Do I have to pay my employee overtime?
- I live in New York, do I have to pay my employee each week?
- I have a nanny on a trial basis. When do I have to start paying taxes?
- Can I hire an illegal alien?
- I’m in a nanny share, how do the taxes work?
- I am a nanny, how do I pay my taxes?
- Is Your Household Worker an Employee?
- Why Isn’t My Household Worker an Independent Contractor?
- Why Can’t I Hire My Nanny as an Independent Contractor?
- What Does the Employer Need to do to Pay Nanny Taxes?
- What Do Nannies Need to Provide to Their Family?
- What Are the Risks of Paying Your Nanny “Under the Table”?
- How Much Work Does It Take to Correctly Administer Nanny Taxes?
- What Forms and Payment are Needed to Comply with Nanny Tax Law?
What are the nanny tax deadlines?
You must file your nanny taxes by the due date. If you file after that date, you may have to pay penalties and interest.
Jan 31
- 4th Quarter State Unemployment Taxes
- 4th Quarter State Income Tax Withholding
- W-2 to Employee
- W-2 and W-3 to Social Security Administration
Apr 15
- Schedule H filed with Federal 1040 to reconcile federal nanny taxes
Apr 30
- 1st Quarter State Unemployment Taxes
- 1st Quarter State Income Tax Withholding
Jul 31
- 2nd Quarter State Unemployment Taxes
- 2nd Quarter State Income Tax Withholding
Oct 31
- 3rd Quarter State Unemployment Taxes
- 3rd Quarter State Income Tax Withholding
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