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title: What is IRS Form 1040 Schedule H?
description: Learn about IRS Form 1040 Schedule H, a document used to report taxes for household employment. Discover its purpose, how to fill it out, and find helpful resources. Stay compliant with your taxes effortlessly.
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# [What is IRS Form 1040 Schedule H?](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-form-library/1040sh)

 Written by [John Kirkland EA](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/author/john-kirkland) | Jan 01, 2018

Understanding the purpose of a tax form or schedule is never a pleasant experience. That's why we created a comprehensive [tax form library](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-form-library), showcasing the most frequently used tax forms and schedules you may encounter. We believe the process of staying compliant with your taxes should be as effortless as possible.

### General Information

- **What is the form number?**  Form 1040 Schedule H
- **What government agency is it filed with? ** The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- **What is the form name?**  Household Employment Taxes
- **What is this form about? ** Form 1040 Schedule H is a document used to report taxes for household employment. If an individual pays wages to household employees, such as nannies, housekeepers, or gardeners, they may need to pay employment taxes. This form helps taxpayers calculate and report any employment taxes related to these wages, ensuring compliance with tax obligations associated with household employment.**  
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### What does it look like?

### Resources

Looking for more information about this form?  Here are some helpful resources:

- About the form - [https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-h-form-1040](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-h-form-1040)
- Example copy of the form - [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sh.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sh.pdf)
- Form instructions - [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sh.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sh.pdf)

### How can we help you today?

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