Household Payroll

Payroll for
your nanny.
Done right.

Accurate tax calculations for household employers in all 50 states. Generate W-2s, Schedule H, and quarterly summaries. Know exactly what you owe, when it's due, and where to pay.

No credit card required. 2 free pay runs included.

Sample Pay Run — CaliforniaBiweekly

Employee

Gross Pay$2,000.00
Social Security (6.2%)−$124.00
Medicare (1.45%)−$29.00
CA SDI (1.3%)−$26.00
Net Pay$1,821.00

Employer

Social Security (6.2%)$124.00
Medicare (1.45%)$29.00
FUTA (0.6%)$12.00
CA SUI (3.4%)$68.00
CA ETT (0.1%)$2.00
Total Employer Cost$2,235.00
All 50 states + DC
Updated for 2026 tax year
No accounting degree required

Everything you need to stay compliant

Complex tax rules, simplified. We handle the calculations so you can focus on your family.

Tax Calculation

Accurate for every state

FICA, FUTA, SUI, SDI, PFML, state and local income tax — computed automatically based on your state's rules. Wage base caps, quarterly thresholds, and catch-up calculations handled.

Documents

Ready to file

W-2, Schedule H, quarterly tax summaries, and pay stubs. Generated as PDFs, ready to print or submit. Year-end documents with one click.

Compliance

Know what to do

Filing reminders before every deadline. Direct links to IRS and state payment portals. Step-by-step getting started checklist for new employers.

Simple pricing

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$0

  • 2 pay runs
  • Tax calculations for your state
  • Getting started checklist
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  • Unlimited pay runs
  • W-2 & Schedule H generation
  • CSV / JSON exports
  • Payment guides with portal links
  • All 50 states supported
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Questions

No. CareTax is a calculation and recordkeeping tool. It does not provide legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for filing guidance specific to your situation.

All 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Each state’s unique combination of unemployment insurance, disability insurance, paid family leave, and income tax is calculated automatically.

Not directly. CareTax generates the documents you need — W-2, Schedule H, quarterly summaries — and provides links to the IRS and state payment portals. You file the documents yourself.

Yes. Cancel your Pro subscription at any time through billing settings. You’ll retain access through the end of your current billing period.

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Payroll tax compliance for household employers.

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