Calculate your babysitting income after taxes
Gross Income
$0.00
Tax Rate
0%
FICA Tax (15.3%)
$0.00
Federal Income Tax (10%)
$0.00
Total Taxes
$0.00
Net Take-Home Pay
$0.00
The Babysitter Tax Calculator helps babysitters and parents determine if taxes apply to babysitting income. If a babysitter earns above a certain amount, taxes like Social Security, Medicare, and income tax may apply.
For 2024, the threshold is $2,700. Earnings above this amount may be subject to taxes.
If earnings exceed $2,700 (2024 limit), a 15.3% tax applies:
FICA Tax = (Total Earnings - $2,700) × 15.3%
A standard 10% tax rate applies to earnings above $2,700:
Federal Tax = (Total Earnings - $2,700) × 10%
Your net take-home pay after all deductions:
Net Pay = Total Earnings - (FICA Tax + Federal Tax)
If earnings are under $2,700, taxes usually don't apply, but reporting income is still required if you file a tax return for other income.
Yes, if paying a babysitter $2,700 or more in a year, parents may need to file Schedule H and pay employer taxes.
Babysitters can file taxes as either:
Some states have additional requirements. Check with your state's tax agency for specific rules.