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Nanny shares and care swaps

Share the cost with another family.

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Sharing care with another family can lower the cost per child.

Things to agree in writing

  • Schedules and whose home
  • Pay, taxes and who's the employer
  • Sick days and holidays
  • What happens if one family leaves

Taxes

If you pay a nanny, you may have household employer tax duties. See IRS Publication 926.

General educational information, not medical advice. Nickel Nest Egg isn't paid by any baby brand, store, registry or insurer.