Do grandparents have to claim the money they made in 2021 for caring for grandchildren? What if they do not file income tax?

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February 4, 2022
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MaryK4

Alumni - Intuit

Maybe. If you made more than $400 you would have to file and pay self-employment tax on it (even if there is no income tax due until you exceed the standard deduction amount.) See Babysitter Taxes (Who Owes It & How to Pay)

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SweetieJean

Alumni - Champ

State tax treatment may be different.

Do grandparents have to claim the money they made in 2021 for caring for grandchildren? What if they do not file income tax?

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