[header] How to pay nanny taxes [title] Contact state or federal tax officials to find out what a " nanny tax " covers. [step] This tax is comprised of payments to both your state and federal government. A portion of these taxes will be " income taxes, " while social security and medicare taxes (fica) are also covered. 
[substeps] Some states also do not require the income tax portion of the nanny tax. Contact your state's department of finance and administration for more information.