Nanny expenses
$30,000-$60,000/yr
Can You Write Off Nanny Expenses?
Short answer: A nanny's pay can count toward the child and dependent care credit, but you'll likely owe household employment taxes.
If you pay $2,800+ a year (2025 threshold), you generally must withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare (Schedule H).
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Nanny expenses
Typical range: $30,000-$60,000/yr
Individuals / Personal Taxes
A nanny's pay can count toward the child and dependent care credit, but you'll likely owe household employment taxes.
Business justification
A nanny's pay can count toward the child and dependent care credit, but you'll likely owe household employment taxes. If you pay $2,800+ a year (2025 threshold), you generally must withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare (Schedule H).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions