What would the IRS flag about how you've been paying your nanny?
Answer 6 questions. We'll run the same checks a tax professional would and show you the specific findings — with dollar exposure and how to fix each one.
Educational only. Not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult a licensed tax professional for your specific situation.
How Georgia household employer rules differ
Georgia recently transitioned to a flat income tax rate of 5.19%, simplifying withholding calculations. The state has no disability or paid leave requirements for household employers.
State unemployment insurance (SUI). Georgia requires household employers to register and pay state unemployment tax once you cross the federal $1,000/quarter threshold (some states use a lower threshold — California is $750/quarter, New York and DC are $500/quarter). New-employer rate range in Georgia: 0.54% - 8.4%. Missing the registration is one of the most common audit findings — the simulator flags it as soon as your quarterly wages cross the threshold.
State income tax withholding. Georgiahas state income tax, which means you may need to withhold from your nanny's paycheck (it depends on whether they elect withholding on the state W-4 equivalent). If they do, you owe quarterly remittance and an annual state W-2 reconciliation. The simulator flags missing withholding setup or unreported wages.
Minimum wage. The minimum wage in Georgia is $7.25/hour (federal). If you paid below this rate, the simulator surfaces it as a Department of Labor exposure — separate from tax findings, and often more expensive (back wages plus liquidated damages).
Run the audit above to see exactly which Georgia rules apply to your situation — each finding comes with dollar exposure and a concrete next step.
Georgia household employer questions
The state-specific rules behind every finding.