How NannyLedger works
From signup to your first payroll run in under 15 minutes. Here's the full picture.
Getting Started
Set up your account
Create Your Account
Sign up with your email and verify your account. It takes less than 2 minutes to get started.
- Email verification for account security
- Free to create your account
Set Up Your Employer Profile
Tell us about your household. Our guided wizard walks you through business info, address, and tax setup.
- Step-by-step employer profile wizard
- EIN/SSN configuration for tax filings
- State-specific tax registration guidance
Connect Payment
Link your bank account securely and set up billing with Stripe.
- Secure bank account connection
- Stripe handles subscription billing
- Industry-standard security practices
Running Payroll
Pay your employee
Add Your Employee
Enter your employee's personal info, configure their pay rate, and set up tax withholdings with our W-4 wizard.
- Personal info, SSN, and address
- Hourly or salary pay configuration
- W-4 withholding calculator built in
Enter Hours & Run Payroll
When payday arrives, enter hours worked, review the automatic calculations, and approve the run.
- Enter regular and overtime hours
- Automatic federal, state, and local tax calculations
- Preview gross pay, deductions, and net pay before approving
Payday — Automatically
After approval, direct deposit is initiated. Your employee gets paid on schedule with no extra effort from you.
- Direct deposit to your employee's bank
- Pay stubs generated automatically
- Full payroll history for your records
Beyond Payday
Ongoing support & compliance
Employee Self-Service Portal
Your employee gets their own login to view pay stubs, update personal info, and access tax documents.
Tax Compliance Resources
Access comprehensive tax guidance and tools to help you meet household employer tax obligations.
Compliance & Audit Trail
Every action is logged with complete audit trail. Secure platform designed for household employer compliance.
AI Tax Assistant & Support
Have a question about household employment taxes? Our AI assistant and support team are here to help.
Ready to simplify payroll?
Join household employers across all 50 states who trust NannyLedger. Get started today.