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IHSS provider

Ihearthim1 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:53:01 GMT

I’m a IHSS provider and I don’t live with the recipient. Looks like this will be the first time owing taxes. From what I’m understanding it’s because not enough taxes are being taking out causing me to owe. Is there a way of fixing this to where I can have more taxes taken out? Thank you

Re: IHSS provider

ShirlynW — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:21:28 GMT

If you live with your client, your IHSS income is exempt from taxes. If you do not live with your client, it is not exempt and you will pay taxes. This is because of a special IRS regulation called difficulty of care income tax exclusion.

For information on having taxes withheld click wages.

Re: IHSS provider

Ihearthim1 — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:24:44 GMT

Thank you very much for replying to my question. I know I might had to pay taxes. But Is there a way of more taxes to be taking out so at the end of the year I won’t owe as much? Thank you

Re: IHSS provider

MarilynG1 — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:38:06 GMT

Yes, you can file a new Form W-4 with your employer to withhold more tax from your pay.

Here's more info on Form W-4.

Re: IHSS provider

Ihearthim1 — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:45:34 GMT

Great! Thank you all that responded to my questions. 🙂