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

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

hrunge0219 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:58:13 GMT

Re: 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 — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:38:27 GMT

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.

Re: I used an in-home sitter in 2023. She does not feel comfortable sharing her social security n...

Vanessa A — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:41:17 GMT

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.