2018 US Code
Title 26 - Internal Revenue Code
Subtitle C - Employment Taxes
Chapter 25 - General Provisions Relating to Employment Taxes
Sec. 3506 - Individuals providing companion sitting placement services

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Citation 26 U.S.C. § 3506 (2018)
Section Name §3506. Individuals providing companion sitting placement services
Section Text (a) In general

For purposes of this subtitle, a person engaged in the trade or business of putting sitters in touch with individuals who wish to employ them shall not be treated as the employer of such sitters (and such sitters shall not be treated as employees of such person) if such person does not pay or receive the salary or wages of the sitters and is compensated by the sitters or the persons who employ them on a fee basis.

(b) Definition

For purposes of this section, the term "sitters" means individuals who furnish personal attendance, companionship, or household care services to children or to individuals who are elderly or disabled.

(c) Regulations

The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this section.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 95–171, §10(a), Nov. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1356.)

Editorial Notes EFFECTIVE DATE

Pub. L. 95–171, §10(c), Nov. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1356, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply to remuneration received after December 31, 1974."

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION OR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS BASED ON SERVICES PERFORMED BEFORE NOVEMBER 12, 1977, UNAFFECTED

Pub. L. 95–171, §10(d), Nov. 12, 1977, 91 Stat. 1356, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall not be construed as affecting (1) any individual's right to receive unemployment compensation based on services performed before the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 12, 1977], or (2) any individual's eligibility for social security benefits to the extent based on services performed before that date."

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 26 - INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Subtitle C - Employment Taxes
CHAPTER 25 - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT TAXES
Sec. 3506 - Individuals providing companion sitting placement services
Contains section 3506
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 91 Stat. 1356
Public Law References Public Law 95-171
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