The easiest way to pay your household employee
Smart, simple, supportive payroll for just $49/month1. Set it up once and we take care of the rest. Cancel anytime.
Poppins is perfect for
Childcare
Automate payroll and filings for nannies, babysitters, and tutors.
Senior care
Simplify pay, overtime, and taxes for caregivers, companions, and aides.
Household employees
Payroll for housekeepers, gardeners, assistants, and anyone else who keeps your home running smoothly.
Household payroll, as easy as 1-2-3
Get set up with a free trial2
Sign up in minutes and get the rest of the month free.
Use your free trial to explore features and even run payroll.
We’ll start working on registering you as a household employer with the IRS, get your federal EIN, set up your state accounts (where possible), and file the new-hire paperwork with your state.
Pay your employee with total confidence
Pick the pay schedule that works for you — weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly — based on your state’s rules.
We’ll handle the calculations, you choose how to pay — direct deposit or check. Once your PTO and sick time policies are set, tracking leave is easy peasy!
Taxes, filing, and records? Done
We track deadlines, file your federal, state, and local taxes online (where possible), and make sure every payment is precise and perfect. Lovely, isn’t it?
The Poppins promise
We take care of the details. So you can focus on what really matters.
Doing it right, made easy
We turn complex household tax rules into child’s play—handling forms and deadlines so you stay in the clear.
Precise where it counts
Numbers are our jam. Every paycheck, every tax filing, and every payment—accurate and on-time.
Fair, transparent pricing
We believe in “what’s fair and square.” That means a simple, low monthly rate with no setup costs. Cancel anytime.
Peace of mind, start to finish
Tax talk can be, well, taxing. Rest easy knowing we’ve got real humans ready to help you in seconds.
Everything you need to manage your household employee
From A for accuracy to Z for zero stress, we know household payroll as perfectly as our ABCs.
From setup to catch-up
- Employer registration – We’ll register you with the IRS and your state, get your EIN, and file new-hire paperwork — all at no extra cost.1
- Experts in your state’s rules – Every state has its quirks. Our Boulder-based specialists know the ins and outs of each state. Need workers' compensation or health benefits? Work with our partners at Bhalu and Take Command Health.
- Catch-up on prior wages – Behind on filings? No worries. We’ll help you get compliant and make those old tax headaches disappear like magic. Just ask us for a quote!
Payroll made simple
- Paycheck calculations – Goodbye spreadsheets, hello simplicity. We handle gross-to-net pay, withholdings, and federal and state tax liabilities automatically.
- Payments at your preference – Choose direct deposit through Poppins. Or do it yourself with a check, Venmo, Zelle or other money transfer apps... either way, payday is stress-free.
- Time-off tracking – Create custom PTO and sick leave policies. We'll track balances and include them on every paystub.
Household taxes and support, covered
- Household payroll tax filings – From quarterly filings to W-2s, we make tax time feel less taxing, filing what we can and prepping the rest. Plus, we’re paperless wherever possible.
- Flexible, easy payments – Access paystubs, tax forms, and payroll records anytime. We keep everything secure and organized for at least five years.
- Support that actually supports – Our Boulder-based team answers 98% of calls in under 15 seconds. We’re here for both you and your employee.
Start now, and we’ll pick up the tab for the rest of the month.2
Because doing the right thing should feel simple and delightful.
Why 65,000+ customers love Poppins
FAQs
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
The $49/month subscription fee includes household payroll services for one employee. It covers payroll processing, tax payments, quarterly filings, and year-end tax documents (W-2, W-3, and Schedule H) for active accounts.
Poppins handles federal and state tax account registrations as required, based on applicable employment laws and thresholds. You can manage payroll through your personalized dashboard — choosing weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly pay schedules (unless restricted by state rules).
We can process payments by direct deposit or you can issue checks (or electronic transfers) yourself. At the end of each quarter, we’ll collect the applicable state and federal taxes and submit them along with all required reports.
If your account is closed before the end of a quarter or calendar year, preparation or submission of those filings will be billed separately. Additional fees may apply for state registrations, amended filings, or prior-period payroll adjustments.
We guarantee accurate, on-time tax filings. If we ever cause a penalty, we’ll cover it. Period.
Yes! Poppins is available in every state in the US, with experts who know the ins and outs of every state’s rules.
We specialize in household payroll only — it’s a different world from business payroll. For small businesses, we recommend our trusted partner, Gusto.