Great question! When you hire a household employee through ABC, in the eyes of the IRS you’re now a household employer. While there are a few exceptions, your family will be responsible for paying your new employee directly, withholding taxes, paying employer taxes and more. Yes, it can sound a little daunting if you’ve not done it before, but trust us: it’s easy. We work closely with the top payroll and tax companies in the industry who will walk you through every step and ensure you are doing it the right way, from the first day.