508 Personal Services

Nannies and Babysitters

Definition

Attend to children at businesses and private households. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

W-2 Filing Instructions

Enter "508" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.

Also Known As

Nanny Babysitter Au Pair Child Sitter

Related SOC Codes

39-9011

Common Examples

Au pair, child sitter at hotels and gyms

No Tax on Tips eligibility

Nannies and Babysitters are on the Treasury's tipped-occupation list, so tips earned in this role can qualify for the No Tax on Tips federal deduction — up to $25,000 per year in qualified tips for tax years 2025–2028 (income limits apply; FICA taxes still apply to tips).

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FAQ: TTOC code 508

What is TTOC code 508?

TTOC code 508 is the Treasury Tipped Occupation Code for nannies and babysitters. Attend to children at businesses and private households. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Where does TTOC code 508 go on the W-2?

Enter "508" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.

Do nannies and babysitters qualify for the No Tax on Tips deduction?

Yes — nannies and babysitters (TTOC 508) are on the Treasury's tipped-occupation list, which defines the occupations eligible for the No Tax on Tips deduction of up to $25,000 per year in qualified tips (2025–2028, income limits apply). FICA taxes still apply to tips.

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