Au Pair Payroll
& Tax Services
Simplify Your Life
At HomeWork Solutions, we specialize in providing comprehensive tax, payroll, and HR services tailored to the unique needs of households with employees, including au pairs. Our mission is to simplify household employment tax compliance, ensuring that both employers and employees are protected and compliant with all applicable laws.
We are committed to delivering reliable, accurate services that make managing household payroll and taxes stress-free for everyone involved.
Au Pair Wages Are Subject to Taxation
Despite the au pair’s non-resident alien status, their wages are subject to federal income tax. Host families must ensure they are withholding and paying the correct taxes, including social security and Medicare taxes if the au pair’s wages exceed the applicable dollar threshold. Additionally, host families may need to pay federal unemployment tax (FUTA) if the au pair becomes a resident alien during their stay or if their wages meet specific criteria. Navigating these requirements can be complex, which is why having a reliable tax service is essential.
Make Payroll Simple
Automated Process
Our self-service portal automates payroll calculations, tax withholdings, and payments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Including FICA tax and unemployment taxes.
Time Tracker
Our integrated time tracking system ensures accurate recording of hours worked, simplifying payroll processing.
Easy Year-End Filing
We handle all end-of-year tax forms and filings, ensuring compliance and peace of mind for both employers and employees.
Guaranteed Compliance
Be confident that all payroll and tax compliance requirements are met, avoiding penalties and legal issues.
Including compliance with federal and state regulations.
Our Pricing Plans
Essential Tax
$185/per quarter
- Effortless new employer setup
- Federal, state, & local tax withholding & filing
- Annual Schedule H & W-2 preparation and delivery
Complete Payroll + Tax
From $239/per quarter
- Effortless new employer setup
- Federal, state, & local tax withholding & filing
- Annual Schedule H & W-2 preparation and delivery
- Secure online portal with Digital VaultTM
- Hassle-free tax notice management
- Web-based timecard tracking included
- Payment processing of healthcare (QSEHRA and ICHRA) & other reimbursements
- Worker's compensation insurance referral
- Dedicated payroll specialist
Premier Payroll + Tax + HR
From $389/per quarter
- Effortless new employer setup
- Federal, state, & local tax withholding & filing
- Annual Schedule H & W-2 preparation and delivery
- Secure online portal with Digital VaultTM
- Hassle-free tax notice management
- Web-based timecard tracking included
- Payment processing of healthcare (QSEHRA and ICHRA) & other reimbursements
- Worker's compensation insurance referral
- Dedicated payroll specialist
- Weekly payroll at no extra charge
- Dedicated tax coordinator
- Unbiased workers' compensation insurance guidance
- QSEHRA health benefit plan consultation
- Live onboarding for you and your employees
- On-demand payroll reports
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Frequently Asked Questions
If the au pair is a “resident” of the United States for tax purposes, the employer must withhold Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes, and file both Schedule H and a W2. If the employer is withholding any taxes OR withholding from wages and paying these taxes to the IRS, they must provide the employee with a W2 and file that with the SSA each year. Learn more here.
Au pairs on a J-1 visa will likely have an income tax liability because they cannot claim the Standard Deduction as nonresidents, per the IRS. However, they are exempt from paying Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes.
Generally, au pairs cannot claim tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit due to their nonresident status. It’s essential to consult a tax advisor to understand specific eligibility requirements.
Schedule H is a form used to report household employment taxes, including those related to your au pair. If you pay an au pair more than the applicable dollar threshold detailed in IRS Publication 926- Household Employer’s Tax Guide, you’ll need to file this form as part of your individual income tax return.