I used an in-home sitter in 2023. She does not feel comfortable sharing her social security number with me. What do I do?

[Bsch4477]

Read this discussion about in home childcare. You should have given her a W-2 and withheld taxes. If so, you would have to have been given her social security number. 

[Vanessa A]

By federal law, since you paid her she is required to give you her SSN.  You can give her a W-10 to let her know that she must provide you with this information so you can file your taxes. This is required even if she is not required to file a return. 

If she refuses still and you are trying to claim the dependent care credit you can mail your return to the IRS with a letter stating all of the information you have on her and your attempts to obtain her SSN. 

Also, if you pay any one else to babysit, it would be a good idea to have them fill out the W-10 prior to paying them.  This way, they are more likely to give you the information without a struggle.