Legal Question in Elder Law in Washington

Caregivers

Do I need to pay social security and misc taxes for a cargiver who is hired as a contractor/service giver? Is there a way to pay them as a contractor for them to be responsible for their own?


Asked on 8/21/06, 12:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: Caregivers

Try posting again as an employment question.

If the caregiver has their own business you would report their income on a 1099.

If you employ them, then yes you are responsible for withholding taxes.

You might contact DSHS to determine if there is a program where DSHS can pay the person, e.g COPES

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Answered on 8/21/06, 2:12 pm


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