Babysitting FAQ

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Julie

Due to the whooping cough epidemic in Washington state (http://www.doh.wa.gov/Topics/pertussis2012/) are you ensuring your babysitters/nannies are up to date with their Tdap booster? Especially those caring for newborns or kids that for sound medical reasons are not able to be vaccinated? The Dept. of Health recently released this flyer for daycares specifically but I imagine that all care providers especially those in charge of the care of newborns need to get a boost: http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/immunize/documents/childcareproviders.pdf
Frankly as someone who is sometimes in the market for a sitter I would appreciate not just being able to sort by rate charged or experience but also would like to ensure my sitter also is up to date on his or her vaccinations.

Posted: May 16, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Sandra A.

WELL I THINK THAT IS A VERY GOOD IDEA

Posted: December 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Julieann B.

I babysit from home and from time to time, go to the family's home to babysit. I have always let the families know that I am a babysit, not a daycare center. I charge low rates. I have just been informed by one of the families that they are going to claim the money they have paid me on their taxes. How is this going to effect me? Will this throw a flag to the state for licensing?

Posted: February 18, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Regina O.

@Julieann B. I am currently discussing taxes with my family as well. My question is whether tax cuts, or tax rules are the same between nannies and babysitters?

Also, I recently did the math and came to conclusion that what I make from the family I work for.. basically just pays for my gas to pick up the kids from school and take them to their lessons and home, which I only work maybe one or two days a week. Like I said about this family is also discussing taxes with me, which means a slight pay cut.

What would you do in this situation?

Posted: April 11, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Stephanie Breedlove

Hi Regina! The tax rules are the same for babysitters and nannies. Both are considered household employees and should have Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld from their pay if they make more than $1,800 in a calendar year. The family is simply complying with the law, which is good news for you as well. The reason is that when you have taxes withheld throughout the year and file the W-2 the family provides, you are establishing an employment history and building credit with the federal government for Social Security and Medicare benefits you'll receive when you retire.

Posted: April 12, 2013 at 10:51 AM

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