Quick Facts
| Item | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $15.15/hr | $15.15/hr statewide; $18.35/hr Flagstaff |
| Pay Frequency | Twice monthly | |
| Overtime Rules | 1.5x after 40 hrs/week; live-in exempt | |
| Record Retention | 4 years |
Unemployment Insurance
Registration: Register online
Paid Sick Leave
Accrual Rate: 1hr/30hrs worked
Annual Cap: 24 hrs
Yes -- 24 hrs/yr accrued at 1hr/30hrs worked
New Hire Reporting
Special Requirements
No state income tax withholding for household employees; sick leave 90-day waiting period allowed; 24-hr carryover required
Required Forms
Arizona state form
Purpose: State compliance
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hire Reporting | Within 20 days of hire | Report new employees within 20 days to the state | at-event |
State Agencies
Sources
Frequently asked
- Do I owe nanny tax in Arizona?
- If you pay a household employee $3,000 or more in 2026, you owe federal FICA (Social Security and Medicare). If you pay $1,000 or more in any calendar quarter, you owe FUTA. Arizona state unemployment kicks in once you exceed the state's wage threshold — typically the first $8,000 of wages.
- What is the Arizona SUI rate for a new household employer?
- New household employers in Arizona start at 2%, applied to the first $8,000 of each employee's wages per year. Your rate can change once the state assigns you an experience rating, usually after 2–3 years.
- How much state income tax do I withhold for a Arizona nanny?
- Arizona applies a flat 2.5% state income tax. You withhold this from each paycheck after applying any state standard deduction or exemptions based on your employee's state withholding certificate.
- What forms do I need to file for a household employee in Arizona?
- Federally: Schedule H (filed with your personal Form 1040), W-2 and W-3 (given to your employee and filed with the SSA), and quarterly EFTPS deposits if your liability exceeds $1,000/year. In Arizona: new-hire reporting, quarterly SUI filings, and any required state income tax withholding returns. CareTax generates all federal reference documents and points you to the Arizona state portals.