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"If the caregiver employee is a family member, the employer may not owe employment taxes even though the employer needs to report the caregiver's compensation on a Form W-2. See Publication 926, Household Employer's Tax Guide for more information. However, in some cases the caregivers are not employees. In such cases, the caregiver must still report the compensation as income of his or her Form 1040 or 1040-SR, and may be required to pay self-employment tax depending on the facts and circumstances." - Family Caregivers and Self-Employment Tax. IRS.GOV
Ayup, an elder law attorney is needed to decipher things.
Generally: as a contractor, I take care of my taxes, my health care, my withholding... The employer and I need to keep records in case the IRS decides to audit. as an employee, the employer must deal with taxes, withholding, insurance... Of course, we should both keep records in case of an IRS audit.
Each state has different requirements. Your best bet is to schedule time with a lawyer that deals with elder law. Ask him/her to write up the contract once you get his/her advice - which will be better than anyone from this board.
In my state (MN) a caregiver is NEVER considered an independent contractor by the IRS. You should consult with an elder law attorney to get the best guidance specific for your state and understand what your legal options may be. It will be very very important to protect her ability to qualify for Medicaid (even if you think she may never need it) and much an go awry if you don't handle this scenario properly in a legal way specific for her state.
From what I am beginning to learn and I say “beginning” is it varies by state and should have a contract written up by an attorney that you and your loved one decide on your pay. i am just in the beginning parts of attempting to figure this out. It would be best to speak with an elder law attorney and let them advise you the best way to do it. Some here have said that you are considered and employee of your loved one (meaning your loved one has to pay and match additional payroll taxes etc).
So my best advice is to speak with an elder law who can tell you the best way to go about this.
I would think making Mom an employer would lead to a bunch of tax stuff she'd have to contend with... As an independent contractor, with a contract for services, only you would have to deal with the tax and recordkeeping stuff that comes with being self-employed.
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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.
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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.
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- Family Caregivers and Self-Employment Tax. IRS.GOV
Ayup, an elder law attorney is needed to decipher things.
Rules for caregivers do not vary by state. Caregivers are employees, period, as determined by the IRS.
Here is a good place to start
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-situations-when-taking-care-of-a-family-member
See an elder law attorney for preparation of a caregiver agreement. Keep in mind, this care must be medically necessary.
as a contractor, I take care of my taxes, my health care, my withholding... The employer and I need to keep records in case the IRS decides to audit.
as an employee, the employer must deal with taxes, withholding, insurance... Of course, we should both keep records in case of an IRS audit.
Each state has different requirements. Your best bet is to schedule time with a lawyer that deals with elder law. Ask him/her to write up the contract once you get his/her advice - which will be better than anyone from this board.
Here is a helpful article from this website:
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/how-to-get-paid-for-being-a-caregiver-135476.htm
i am just in the beginning parts of attempting to figure this out. It would be best to speak with an elder law attorney and let them advise you the best way to do it.
Some here have said that you are considered and employee of your loved one (meaning your loved one has to pay and match additional payroll taxes etc).
So my best advice is to speak with an elder law who can tell you the best way to go about this.
As an independent contractor, with a contract for services, only you would have to deal with the tax and recordkeeping stuff that comes with being self-employed.