When families hire a household employee, they often have lots of question about taxes and payroll. To clear up some of the confusion, we created this Georgia nanny tax overview as a helpful resource. Check out the information below that HomePay is here to help with.

Checklist for Georgia household employers

We know you’re busy so here’s a quick “to-do” list with links to extra details below.

Beginning of employment

• Verify caregiver’s work eligibility.
• Set up EIN & state tax account(s).
• Obtain workers’ compensation insurance.
• Display employment posters.

During employment

• File returns, remit taxes and manage correspondence.
• Pay at least Georgia minimum wage.
• Pay overtime, when it applies.

Optional benefits for your employee

• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

Ending employment

• Provide a termination notice.
• Manage unused paid time off.
• Close down your state employment tax account(s).
• Maintain payroll records.

Beginning of employment

Verify caregiver’s work eligibility

Before your employee begins to work, you need to fill out Form I-9 to verify they’re eligible to work in the U.S. The I-9 does not get sent to any government agency but must be presented to authorities if your nanny or senior caregiver’s employment eligibility is ever questioned.

Set up EIN & state tax account(s)

You must first apply for a EIN (Employee Identification Number) with the IRS. This will be used as your unique ID with both state and federal tax authorities. Then you can...

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