Nannies who take their jobs seriously likely won’t take your position if you plan to pay them under the table. They know the benefits of being paid on the books even if it means a little less in their paychecks each week. They have verifiable incomes and legal employment histories. They can receive unemployment, Social Security, and Medicare benefits. And now, the Affordable Care Act requires everyone to have health insurance or pay a fine. By being paid legally, your nanny may qualify for a subsidy when purchasing coverage through a health insurance marketplace.
This is the type of nanny you want looking after your children. Your chances of having a long-term relationship with a “professional” nanny are much greater than with one where joining together in tax fraud is the beginning of your association.
