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Do I have to pay taxes if I pay a companion a few hours a week?
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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.
What it costs here
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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.
Prices are set by each independent companion and shown before you pay.
Based on: Care.com: household employment taxes 101, Care.com: what senior caregivers need to know about taxes and payroll, HomePay (Care.com) service FAQ, California Labor Commissioner: employment status FAQ
General information, not professional, legal or medical advice. You decide and you send every document yourself; we never contact anyone for you.