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john2020
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February 4, 2020
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household nanny

  • February 4, 2020
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why is my employer tax not 15.3%

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    DawnC
    DawnC
    Level 15
    February 4, 2020

    Are you a nanny or did you pay a nanny?  Self-Employment tax is 15.3% and that is paid by self-employed individuals.  

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    john2020Author
    Level 2
    February 4, 2020

    why is turbo tax calculating mine at 16.5%

    ColeenD3
    ColeenD3
    Level 15
    February 4, 2020

    Check the amount of income you entered.

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