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If I am required to withhold federal income tax on the wages of my household employee, am I required to withhold state income tax on those same wages?

Yes. Unless the wages are specifically exempt from federal income tax, as provided under R.S.47:111(A)(10), wages paid to a household employee will be subject to Louisiana withholding tax.

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If I am required to withhold federal income tax on the wages of my household employee, am I required to withhold state income tax on those same wages?