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posted Jan 26, 2022 11:50:35 AM

Working For family

I work as a caregiver for my family and not a company, ( just checks) How would I file ? 

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Expert Alumni
Jan 26, 2022 12:10:56 PM

More information would be needed to address your specific information, however, below is some information.

 

Special rules apply to workers who perform in-home services for elderly or disabled individuals (caregivers). Caregivers are typically employees of the individuals for whom they provide services because they work in the homes of the elderly or disabled individuals and these individuals have the right to tell the caregivers what needs to be done. These services may or may not be provided by a family member. If the caregiver employee is a family member, the employer may not owe employment taxes even though the employer needs to report the caregiver's compensation on a Form W-2.

 

Family Caregivers and Self Employment Taxes

 

However, in some cases the caregivers are not employees. In such cases, the caregiver must still report the compensation as income of his or her Form 1040 or 1040-SR, and may be required to pay self-employment tax depending on the facts and circumstances.

 

Use the link above to determine if your situation requires filing and paying self employment taxes.