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If I paid wages of more than $2100 to a household employee, are those wages subject to soc sec taxes?

 
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If I paid wages of more than $2100 to a household employee, are those wages subject to soc sec taxes?

Yes, you will need to pay SS and Medicare taxes on them. 

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If I paid wages of more than $2100 to a household employee, are those wages subject to soc sec taxes?

Yes, you will need to pay SS and Medicare taxes on them. 

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