stucknat
New Member

Deductions & credits

I know the questions in this discussion seem repetitive but the experts hopefully understand our intention to do the right thing and how confused us poor souls are. Here's my situation,

 

I am hoping to use DCFSA to pay my mother (a widow) $2500 for babysitting in our home this year. She has no other income and is not claimed as dependent by anyone.  Given that she lives with us with no other income, my understanding is that I don't need to deduct any taxes (including SS and Medicare) and I don't need to give her a W2. My question is, does she owe any SS/Medicare/Federal/State taxes on $2500 income in 2020?