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GeorgeZ1 Asked May 2023

Can I pay my daughter to be my caregiver from my own funds? Will she be able to earn credits for qualifying for social security?


Frebrowser May 2023
Yes.

https://www.agingcare.com/articles/hiring-in-home-caregiver-affects-taxes-171023.htm

https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10072.pdf

You may want to hire a payroll service to handle the tax withholding and reporting.

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AlvaDeer May 2023
I would discuss this with the IRS by phone or with an accountant. An elder law attorney could also discuss this with you in terms of a paid care contract, and how to do forms for same.

I cannot imagine why you could not do this with a good care contract. You would be required to file the needed forms, as would your daughter.

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