Babysitters pay taxes? Is this true? My 17 dd babysits every Friday and sometimes another day for the same family. The father mentioned tonight

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Posted by MJN on 18:59 Jan 11

that he hadn't figured up how much he had paid her last year, but if it was over $700 then he'd have to report it. I'm pretty sure she has. Is it true that babysitters have to pay taxes if they make more than $700? We haven't been putting anything aside. I don't even know how to file for her. Can somebody help me here? I know if she was working for Chik Fil A or the like that they would be taking out taxes on her. Is she considered self-employed? Will she have to file a 1099 and pay taxes at a higher rate? HELP!!!

Many thanks,

Molly

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• I would do more research, because... - AndyJoy 20:28 Jan 11 (0)
• If he is paid her over $1,500.00 in 2007, he was obligated to withhold & pay her FICA & FUTA taxes. She is legally obligated to report all income that she receives. If she did all the work (sm) - Anne 19:36 Jan 11 (0)

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