What can I use as an alternative if my childcare provider doesn’t print receipts?

by Stéphane Delbecque

Question by SuperMom: What can I use as an alternative if my childcare provider doesn't print receipts?

I am currently looking for a in home childcare provider. I think found the wright one but my husband won't let me go with her because he needs receipts when we file our taxes. What can I get from her every time we pay as proof? If it is a written statement what s]information should be on it? Thanks!




Best answer:

Answer by card-ron
If you keep a log of what you pay her and why, that coupled with your canceled checks should be sufficient proof. Be VERY CAREFUL, though. If she is an in-home childcare provider she may not be an independent contractor but a household employee. If she is a household employee, you will be required to withhold FICA taxes, federal income tax, and perhaps state and local taxes, as well as pay the employer's share of FICA.

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