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Understanding your nanny tax estimate

As a household employer, you're responsible for three types of payroll tax on top of wages.

7.65% each

Social Security (6.2%) + Medicare (1.45%), split between you and your employee.

0.6%

Federal unemployment on the first $7,000 of wages. Employer-only.

Varies

Each state sets its own rate and wage base. Some also require disability insurance.

Verified accurate as of February 2026Sources: IRS Publication 926, SSA guidelines

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Common nanny tax questions

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If you pay a household employee above the annual threshold ($3,000 for 2026), the IRS requires you to withhold and pay these taxes. It's the law, but it's also protection for your nanny—they'll have Social Security credits and unemployment insurance if they ever need it.

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Understanding your nanny tax estimate

As a household employer, you're responsible for three types of payroll tax on top of wages.

7.65% each

Social Security (6.2%) + Medicare (1.45%), split between you and your employee.

0.6%

Federal unemployment on the first $7,000 of wages. Employer-only.

Varies

Each state sets its own rate and wage base. Some also require disability insurance.

Verified accurate as of February 2026Sources: IRS Publication 926, SSA guidelines

View your state's specific requirements

Build a free nanny contract

State-specific clauses, overtime rules, and termination terms — no signup needed.

What does a nanny cost in your state?

Average wages, tax rates, and total cost of employment for all 50 states.

Common nanny tax questions

Answers based on IRS Publication 926 and current state requirements.

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What will you owe in nanny taxes?

Stop worrying about nanny taxes

Understanding your nanny tax estimate

FICA

FUTA

State unemployment

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What does a nanny cost in your state?

Common nanny tax questions

State nanny tax calculators

Northeast

Southeast

Midwest

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