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1. The customer wrote

Hi, do I have to pay taxes if I pay a companion a few hours a week?. It's about household employer and nanny tax senior.

Photo/document attached: yes. Need it this week if possible.

2. And uploaded

FICTIONAL SAMPLE DOCUMENT
Customer: Sam Example
Ref: DEMO-1042
Notes: pay caregiver taxes
Card on file: [card/account number removed]

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Do I have to pay taxes if I pay a companion a few hours a week? (high confidence; matched: household employer, nanny tax senior, pay caregiver taxes)

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#1 Do it yourself

Learn the household-employer basics

Read the IRS and California EDD household-employer pages.
Track what you pay a companion and the hours worked.
Ask a household payroll service or tax preparer what applies to you.
Do not assume a companion is an independent contractor just because they work part time.
Keep a signed agreement of the duties.

Safety: This is general information, not tax or legal advice.

Stop and call a pro if: You are unsure whether payroll taxes apply: ask a tax professional before the first paycheck.

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Respite companionship for an older adult (non-medical, daytime)

A household payroll service or tax preparer can say what applies in your situation; in California the family acts as the household employer.

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Your checklist

Still to fill in: weekly hours, hourly rate

HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYER CHECKLIST (2026-11-10)
Expected: [weekly hours] hours/week at [hourly rate] from [start date]
Situation: Hi, do I have to pay taxes if I pay a companion a few hours a week?. It's about household employer and nanny tax senior.

Photo/document attached: yes. Need it this week if possible.
Documents you have:
FICTIONAL SAMPLE DOCUMENT
Customer: Sam Example
Ref: DEMO-1042
Notes: pay caregiver taxes
Card on file: [card/account number removed]

[ ] Written agreement of duties (non-medical, daytime)
[ ] Checked with a tax professional or payroll service on what applies
[ ] Collected required employment forms
[ ] Recording hours and pay each week
[ ] Considered workers' compensation requirements
[ ] No overnight, personal care or medication tasks assigned
Location: Austin, TX. Prepared by Sam Example, [contact]

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Your steps and deadlines

#	Step	Due
1	Write the duties agreement Non-medical.	2026-11-10
2	Talk to a payroll service or tax preparer Before the first payment.	2026-11-15
3	Set up weekly time and pay records Keep copies.	2026-11-17

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