Nanny Tax Calculator
Calculate household employee taxes for nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers.
Includes Social Security, Medicare, and FUTA.
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Household Employee Tax
Nanny tax applies when you pay a household employee $2,700 or more per year (2024 threshold).
As the employer, you owe:
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages (up to $168,600)
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages
- FUTA (federal unemployment): 6.0% on first $7,000, reduced to 0.6% with state credit
- State unemployment: Varies by state
The employee also owes:
- Social Security: 6.2% (you withhold from their pay)
- Medicare: 1.45% (you withhold from their pay)
Total employer cost = wages + employer share of FICA + FUTA
You must file Schedule H with your tax return. You may also need a state employer ID number.