Pricing
Affordable enough to stay independent.
Everything you need to handle nanny taxes yourself, at a fraction of what payroll services charge. Use the free tools to evaluate the workflow, then upgrade when you want CareTax as your household record system.
Billing period
Annual saves ~30% vs monthly
Free Tools
$0
- Calculator and all 50 state guides
- Save up to 2 finalized pay runs
- One household and one employee
- Your saved records are always accessible
Recommended
Core
$49.99/year
- Unlimited saved pay runs and adjustments
- Exports and year-end reference docs
- Filing reminders and due-date guidance
- Audit trail and saved history
Year-End Pack
$19.99one-time
- One household, one tax year
- W-2, W-3, and Schedule H references
- Exports and year-end summaries
- Best for seasonal cleanup
Why it costs less
CareTax is focused on what household employers actually need: accurate calculations, organized records, and clear filing guidance. You handle payments directly. No middleman markup, no per-payroll fees.
Questions
The things people ask before they subscribe
- Can I switch between monthly and annual?
- Yes. You can upgrade or switch plans at any time from your account settings. Annual billing works out to roughly $4.17/month, which is the lowest ongoing price.
- Is the free tier usable for a whole year?
- The free tier is designed for evaluation and light use. You can save up to two finalized pay runs, use the calculator without limits, and read every state guide. When you need unlimited pay run history, exports, and year-end reference documents, upgrade to Core.
- What does the Year-End Pack include?
- One household, one tax year. It generates the year's W-2, W-3, and Schedule H reference documents plus a year-end summary. Good for people who did pay runs manually during the year and just need tidy documents at filing time.
- Are refunds available?
- Yes. If CareTax is not a fit within 14 days of purchase, email support for a full refund, no questions asked.
- Do you file taxes on my behalf?
- No. CareTax is a guide, calculator, and record system. It generates reference documents and filing checklists, but you file with the IRS and your state agencies directly. That focused scope is what keeps pricing low.