Two things to sort once you've hired someone: how you'll pay them, and who to call in an emergency. Pick how you pay, cash, check, direct deposit, or a payroll service, and we'll build the right form.
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Whatever you choose, keep a simple record of hours and amounts. As a household employer you may owe taxes and provide a W-2 at year-end, cash and check are fine, but "cash with no records" is where families get into trouble. Your payroll setup checklist and pay calculator can help. Bank details are sensitive, keep the signed page secure and hand account numbers straight to a payroll service, don't email or text them. Not tax advice.