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Then the caretakers are responsible for reporting thie earned income on their tax forms, yes? And they are also responsible to pay any taxes on it...is this correct? What if they don't....who does the IRS go after? Deb
The caregiver. You are responsible for issuing the 1099 by Jan 31 and it accuracy. You also need to make sure you send of the copies by Jan 31 to IRS and other authorities. The caregiver is responsible for any tax. The point of issuing a 1099 is that they are contracted labor/self employed therefore you are not responsible for withholding taxes. You have done you part. If they do not pay their taxes the IRS will go after the caregiver as long as you filed the 1099 with the IRS by the appropriated due dates.
As long as you provide them with 1099, you should be in the clear. However, it is a good idea to make a contract with the caregiver. Have them acknowledge that they are self-employed and will be responsible for all payroll taxes due. Also, include their job title - companion sitter; LPN; RN, etc. Note - to fill out 1099 you will need their social security number; complete address, and legal name.
To properly fill out a 1099 you should have a W-9 on file for them. Also make sure you keep really good records of the payments and other expenses related to the caregiver.
You need to make sure that your paid caregivers are contract employees and not household employees. If they are household employees then you must withhold social security and Medicare tax and also income tax if the employee fills out a W-4 form. Read the IRS guide for household employers to determine whether they are household employees. Usually someone is a household employee if you tell them what hours to work and tell them what duties to perform. An independent contractor does the job on their own schedule and how they see fit to do it.
In my opinion, a caregiver could easily claim they were NOT self-employed, and an employer could be penalized and held responsible for payroll tax withholding, social security contributions, etc. Plus penalties. An employer cannot just claim that someone is an independent contractor. Believe me, if it were that simple, no one would be on the books as an employee.
Example: If you hired someone to clean your house? They are your employee. UNLESS they are operating as a company. Ask yourself -- what is the difference?
Anyone contracting with a caregiver directly simply must get expert advice. And this? Isn't it.
The majority of self-employed contract labor should be reported in Box 7, non-employee compensation. That is the best way to report it to make sure that there is not a question later as to whether they were an employee and entitled to have you make tax deposits etc. for them. That and a labor contract to support this type of reporting helps protect you for IRS reporting, state unemployment tax reporting, and Medicaid lookback.
One more post on this subject. Someone employing a caregiver as an independent contractor when IRS rules and State rules defining independent contractors don't support that can be criminally liable in some states for not carrying worker's compensation and unemployment coverage.
Further, if the caregiver is injured in your home, in most instances, your homeowners insurance will NOT cover their injuries. And if one is employing an independent contractor, they basically become a tenant in your home. Look up the California nanny if you want to vision a world of hurt.
I'm not an accountant nor an attorney. Just a business woman with lots of real-world experience. In my opinion, if you are employing a caregiver in your home, telling her when to come, how long to stay and what duties should be performed? That caregiver is NOT an independent contractor.
Get expert advice or leave yourself open for a world of hurt. JMVHO.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Also, include their job title - companion sitter; LPN; RN, etc.
Note - to fill out 1099 you will need their social security number; complete address, and legal name.
Example: If you hired someone to clean your house? They are your employee. UNLESS they are operating as a company. Ask yourself -- what is the difference?
Anyone contracting with a caregiver directly simply must get expert advice. And this? Isn't it.
Further, if the caregiver is injured in your home, in most instances, your homeowners insurance will NOT cover their injuries. And if one is employing an independent contractor, they basically become a tenant in your home. Look up the California nanny if you want to vision a world of hurt.
I'm not an accountant nor an attorney. Just a business woman with lots of real-world experience. In my opinion, if you are employing a caregiver in your home, telling her when to come, how long to stay and what duties should be performed? That caregiver is NOT an independent contractor.
Get expert advice or leave yourself open for a world of hurt. JMVHO.
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