Nanny Tax Deadline Calendar
Every deadline you need to know as a household employer in 2026. Add them to your calendar so you never miss one.
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Jan 15
2026
Q4 2025 Estimated Taxes
Federal quarterly payment for October–December 2025
Jan 31
2026
W-2 Deadline
Provide W-2 to employee and file Copy A with SSA
Apr 15
2026
Q1 + Schedule H
Q1 estimated payment plus Schedule H filed with your Form 1040
Jan 15
2027
Q4 2026 Estimated Taxes
Federal quarterly payment for October–December 2026
Frequently asked questions
When are nanny tax quarterly payments due in 2026?
Q4 2025: January 15, 2026. Q1 2026 + Schedule H: April 15, 2026. Q2 2026: June 15, 2026. Q3 2026: September 15, 2026. Q4 2026: January 15, 2027. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.
When is the W-2 deadline for household employers?
January 31, 2026. You must provide your employee with their W-2 (Copies B and C) and file Copy A with the Social Security Administration by this date.
What happens if I miss a nanny tax deadline?
Late quarterly payments may incur estimated tax penalties. Late W-2 filing can result in penalties of $60–$310 per form. Filing Schedule H late triggers failure-to-file penalties. The sooner you catch up, the lower the penalties.
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