https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/1099-for-nanny/01/2741208#M983312 <P>Hello - do I need to provide a form 1099 or a W2 to a nanny who will be taking care of my child at her home while I work. Wages exceed $3k annually and she is older than 18. She is also my sister in law.</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:42:54 GMT Emilyl12 2026-03-10T04:42:54Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/1099-for-nanny/01/2741208#M983312 <P>Hello - do I need to provide a form 1099 or a W2 to a nanny who will be taking care of my child at her home while I work. Wages exceed $3k annually and she is older than 18. She is also my sister in law.</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:42:54 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/1099-for-nanny/01/2741208#M983312 Emilyl12 2026-03-10T04:42:54Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-1099-for-nanny/01/2741215#M983316 <P><SPAN>A babysitter or nanny is normally considered self-employed if they provide the services in their own home.&nbsp; In that situation you don’t have reporting or withholding requirements.&nbsp; &nbsp;The babysitters still must report their income to the IRS.&nbsp; However, you don’t need to issue a&nbsp;1099</SPAN><SPAN>&nbsp;or W2 or withhold taxes.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>Remember however that if you wish to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit on your return, you must provide the sitter's name, address, and SSN.</SPAN></P> Sat, 28 May 2022 13:32:51 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-1099-for-nanny/01/2741215#M983316 TomD8 2022-05-28T13:32:51Z