Nanny Taxes Made Simple
Au Pair Search has established qualified partners in the U.S. and the U.K. to help you with nanny payroll and taxes.
| Q: | Do I have to pay employment taxes for my nanny? | |
| A: | In the U.S. if you are hiring a U.S. citizen that will be paid more than $1,400 per year, yes, you are required to pay all state and federal withholding taxes. The taxation limits vary by country, but most all nanny salaries will be within a taxable range. | |
| Q: | Do I have to pay employment taxes for my Au Pair? | |
| A: | No, not if you hire an international Au Pair that comes to your country on a visa or permit allowing them to work through a government authorized Au Pair Program. |
U.S. Nanny Payroll & Tax Services
Full-Service
GTM Associates is Au Pair Search's U.S. partner who provides EasyPay, a payroll and tax service for a reasonable monthly fee. They take all the hassle out of payroll and tax preparation while providing you with the flexibility to make changes and maintain control. EasyPay will help you:
- Eliminate penalties, interest or costs of unnecessary accounting and legal fees
- Save time and money in your role as an employer
- Track and administer your nanny's paycheck
- Withhold taxes and file timely, accurate tax returns
- Qualify for tax breaks and credits
- Stay informed on new and changing tax laws
Do-it-your-self Software
Essentia Software provides a software application that takes the guesswork out of running your own nanny payroll. This is a cost-effective alternative to full service companies.
U.K. Nanny Tax Services
NannyTax is Au Pair Search's U.K. nanny tax partner that provides an efficient, inexpensive payroll service for an annual subscription fee.
NannyTax will help you:
- Register you as an employer with the Inland Revenue
- Keep pay and deductions records on your behalf
- Provide you with detailed payslips for your nanny and advise you every quarter when Tax and NIC payments are due and for what amount
- Send you weekly or monthly payslips for your nanny showing all statutory deductions (Tax and NI)
- Issue and process P45's whenever a nanny enters or leaves your employment
- Complete a compulsory annual employer's return at the end of each tax year and submit this on your behalf
- Provide you with a complete annual payroll summary (P60) for your nanny
The NannyTax annual subscription fee is £180, with VAT (£211.50)
U.K. families, click here to request a detailed information packet