Payroll Basics

💼 Payroll Basics for Families Hiring a Nanny

What You Need to Know as a Household Employer

Once your annual cash wages to a nanny exceed $2,800, you must withhold and pay both your share and the nanny's share of Social Security and Medicare taxes.

Consider Using a Nanny Payroll Service to handle everything for you!

To make it easy, many families use services that automate tax filings and direct deposit:

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