Nanny Payroll 101
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2026 Nanny Tax Update: New Thresholds and Major Changes Every Household Employer Needs to Know
The IRS has updated key thresholds for 2026 household employers. The nanny tax threshold rises to $3,000, the Dependent Care FSA limit jumps to $7,500, and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit now covers up to 50% of expenses. Here is what every household employer needs to know.