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Why can't I add an employee who is under 18?

Employees who are under the age of 18 at any point in the year are not subject to FICA taxes, but our system automatically calculates FICA taxes.

Publication 926 provides more information on household employer taxes, including for employees under the age of 18.  Please note that you may still owe FUTA and SUTA taxes for an employee under the age of 18.