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Do I need to give my caregiver a 1099? Understanding IRS Rules for Household Help

According to the IRS, most private caregivers you hire directly are considered household employees, not independent contractors. The question of, "**Do I need to give my caregiver a 1099?**" depends on your specific employment arrangement and how much you paid them over the tax year, with penalties for misclassification potentially being costly.

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Do I need to issue a 1099 to my nanny? Here’s what the IRS says.

Fact: The IRS classifies most nannies and in-home caregivers as household employees, not independent contractors. This means the answer to the question, "Do I need to issue a 1099 to my nanny?" is almost always no, a critical distinction for tax compliance.

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