Nanny taxes,
finally simple.
Payroll calculations, tax forms, W-2s, Schedule H—we handle the hard parts so you can stay compliant without the headache.
Built by parents, for parents.
Bank-level security
10 min setup
All 50 states
Nanny taxes,
All 50 states supported
IRS-compliant tax filings
Quarterly filing support
The Problem
Hiring a nanny was supposed to make life easier
Instead, you got a crash course in employment law, tax withholding, and quarterly filings. The average family spends 60+ hours a yearon nanny taxes alone—that's more than a full work week.
Drowning in paperwork
W-4s, I-9s, W-2s, Schedule H—forms you've never heard of that somehow all need to be filed correctly.
Tax math is complicated
Federal withholding, state taxes, Social Security, Medicare, FUTA—and the rules change every year.
Deadlines sneak up on you
Miss a quarterly filing? That’s a 10% penalty. Miss your annual filing? Now you’re facing an audit.
Real consequences
The IRS doesn’t care that you didn’t know. Penalties, back taxes, and interest add up quickly.
How It Works
Three steps. Ten minutes. Done.
You don't need to understand tax law. You just need to know how many hours your nanny worked.
1
Add your nanny
Enter their name, pay rate, and work schedule. We’ll guide you through the rest—no tax knowledge needed.
2
Run payroll each pay period
Log hours worked. We calculate exact withholdings for federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes.
3
We handle the rest
Tax calculations, deadline reminders, year-end W-2s, and your Schedule H—all handled.
Not sure what you'll owe?
Our free calculator shows you exactly what you'll owe for Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes—based on your state and your nanny's wages.
Try the CalculatorNo signup required. Results in 30 seconds.
Who We Help
It's not just nannies
Anyone you pay to work in your home is a household employee. The tax rules are the same — pick yours and we'll walk you through it.
Nanny
If you pay your nanny $3,000 or more this year, you owe Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes. Most families start here.
Housekeeper
Yes, even if they clean other homes too. Your house cleaner is a W-2 employee, not a 1099 contractor.
Read the guideSenior Caregiver
A home aide or companion counts as a household employee — and you might be able to deduct their wages as a medical expense.
Read the guideFamily Member
Paying a parent or sibling to help out? Some family members are exempt from certain taxes, like your own child under 21.
Read the guideOther
Cooks, personal assistants, gardeners — if you pay them $3,000+ a year to work in your home, the same tax rules apply.
Read the guideNot sure? The tax calculator works no matter who you employ.
Switching from another service?
Moving from HomePay, Poppins, or SurePayroll? We make it easy. Set up your account in 10 minutes and start saving immediately.
Switching from HomePay?
Save $720/year
Switching from Poppins?
Save $408/year
Switching from SurePayroll?
Save $288/year
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Not sure if you need payroll yet? Most families start by tracking payments—it's completely free, forever. We'll guide you when tax withholding becomes necessary.
Free Forever
Track payments for free — forever
Not ready for payroll? Use our free plan to log every payment, track hours, and monitor when you hit the IRS tax threshold. You'll never pay a cent for tracking.
When you're ready to run payroll (calculate taxes, generate pay stubs, track quarterly taxes, get W-2s), upgrade to a paid plan. But tracking? That's free forever.
Start Tracking FreeFree forever includes
- Log every payment you make
- Track hours worked each week
- Monitor your IRS threshold status
- Get notified when you need payroll
- 1 employee included
Upgrade when you need: tax calculations, pay stubs, quarterly tax support, W-2s.
When you're ready for full payroll
Save 17%
Most Popular
Starter
For 1 employee
$8/month
$100/year
Includes:
- 1 household employee
- Unlimited payroll runs
- Federal + state tax calculations
- Professional pay stubs
- Employee portal (W-4 & SSN)
- W-2 & Schedule H generation
Direct Deposit$8/transfer
Plus
For up to 5 employees
$15/month
$180/year
Everything in Starter, plus:
- Up to 5 household employees
- Priority email support
- Annual plan only: We apply for your EIN
Direct Deposit$6/transfer
W-2 Only · $10 one-time
W-2 + Schedule H without a subscription. Take the quiz
Professional · $25/mo + $6/employer
Multi-employer payroll for CPAs and developers. API docs
Bank-level security
AES-256 encryption
Secure data storage
Want to see how we compare to HomePay, Poppins, and others?
View our comparisonBuilt for how you work
Whether you manage one household or fifty
Families
You employ a nanny, housekeeper, or caregiver and want to handle taxes the right way. NannyKeeper does the math, generates the documents, and reminds you when things are due.
Start freeCPAs & Tax Preparers
You manage household payroll for multiple clients. One dashboard, up to 50 employer accounts, per-client tax documents. Stop juggling spreadsheets.
See Professional planDevelopers
Build household payroll into your app, or let AI agents calculate nanny taxes in conversation. REST API and MCP server with a free tier.
View API docsAre you a nanny?
Your employer's taxes are handled. Here's what's in it for you.
Proper pay stubs, W-2s at year-end, Social Security credits, and more.
See nanny benefitsWhat You Get
Everything you need to pay your nanny right
From your first paycheck to year-end taxes—we've got you covered
Get started today
10-minute setup
Add your nanny's details and pay rate. We handle the rest—no tax expertise required.
All 50 states
Automatic tax calculations
Federal, state, FICA, FUTA—every withholding calculated accurately for your specific situation.
Email alerts
Never miss a deadline
Get reminders before every quarterly filing. No more scrambling or surprise penalties.
One-click generation
Year-end docs handled
W-2s for your nanny and Schedule H for your taxes—ready to download in January.
2-3 day transfers
Direct deposit available
Pay your nanny automatically. No checks to write, no trips to the bank.
Always up-to-date
Stay compliant, stay protected
Our system keeps up with tax law changes so you don't have to. Sleep easy knowing you're covered.
Get started today
10-minute setup
Add your nanny's details and pay rate. We handle the rest—no tax expertise required.
All 50 states
Automatic tax calculations
Federal, state, FICA, FUTA—every withholding calculated accurately for your specific situation.
Email alerts
Never miss a deadline
Get reminders before every quarterly filing. No more scrambling or surprise penalties.
One-click generation
Year-end docs handled
W-2s for your nanny and Schedule H for your taxes—ready to download in January.
2-3 day transfers
Direct deposit available
Pay your nanny automatically. No checks to write, no trips to the bank.
Always up-to-date
Stay compliant, stay protected
Our system keeps up with tax law changes so you don't have to. Sleep easy knowing you're covered.
New
Built-in time tracking
Send your nanny a link. They log hours on their phone. You see everything on your dashboard.
Magic link access
Your nanny taps one link to start tracking. No app to download, no account to create, no password to remember.
Clock in/out or log manually
Your nanny can clock in and out with one tap, or log hours at the end of the day. Notes, overtime, and weekly totals are all handled.
Feeds straight into payroll
When you run a pay period, tracked hours auto-fill. Overtime over 40 hours is calculated automatically. No re-entering anything.
Learn more about free time tracking • Your nanny can also create their own account to manage all their jobs in one place.
FAQ
Common questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us
If you pay a household employee above the annual threshold ($3,000 for 2026), the IRS requires you to withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Many states have additional requirements. NannyKeeper calculates all of this automatically based on your location.
It's not too late to get compliant. Many families start mid-year or even file catch-up returns. We can help you get set up properly going forward—the IRS is generally more forgiving when you proactively come into compliance.
Most nanny payroll companies built their platforms 10–15 years ago and carry legacy overhead—call centers, paper forms, outdated infrastructure. We built NannyKeeper from scratch with modern technology, which means lower costs that we pass directly to you. Same tax filings, same compliance, fraction of the price.
We offer the same core features—payroll calculations, tax withholdings, quarterly tax support, W-2s, and Schedule H—at a fraction of the cost. Our Plus plan runs about $180/year compared to $588–$900/year for comparable services. HomePay's Premium plan alone is $900/year. The main difference is we don't have the overhead that inflates their prices.
About 10 minutes. You'll enter your nanny's information, set their pay rate and schedule, and you're ready to run your first payroll. If you need an Employer Identification Number (EIN), we'll walk you through getting one.
Available on all plans. Funds typically arrive in your nanny's account within 2-3 business days. Direct deposit is $8 per transfer on Starter, $6 on Plus.
In January, we generate your nanny's W-2 and your Schedule H (the form that reports household employment taxes on your personal return). Download, print, and you're done.
Yes. No long-term contracts, no cancellation fees. If you cancel, you'll still have access through the end of your billing period and can download any documents you need.
Stop dreading nanny taxes
Simple setup. Effortless payroll. Get back to what matters—your family.
Track payments free • No credit card needed • Cancel anytime