09/22/2026
👨👩👧 Getting paid to care for a family member? The tax rules can be tricky! Depending on your situation, you may be considered an employee (with W-2 reporting) or self-employed (with self-employment tax). Spouses, minor children, and some parents caring for family often have exceptions — but income still needs to be reported either way. Not sure how the rules apply to you? Let's sort it out together. 📞
Source: irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/family-caregivers-and-self-employment-tax