What nannies and caregivers need to know about holiday gifts and bonuses
If your employer rewards you during the holiday season, know how it might affect your payroll.
Articles by Carolyn Livingston
Tax breaks and credits for families hiring a nanny
The combination of a Dependent Care Account and the Child Care Tax Credit can save families more than $2,000 on...
Benefits of paying your nanny legally
Read about three benefits families receive when they pay their household employee legally instead of under the table.
Why household employers shouldn’t give a 1099 to a nanny or caregiver
Learn why nannies are household employees, not independent contractors and what the consequences can be for families that make this...
Tax tips for babysitters and other part-time caregivers
Do babysitters need to report income and pay taxes? Learn how taxes apply to part-time caregivers, like date night or...
7 steps for filing taxes as a nanny or caregiver
Do nannies have to pay taxes? What about senior caregivers? The answer is yes, so find out what you're responsibilities...
How to start paying your nanny or caregiver on the books
It's important to be paying your caregiver legally. If you haven't been doing so, learn how to pay a nanny...
6 household employment mistakes and how to avoid them
If you hired a nanny or senior caregiver, don't get tripped up by these common tax mistakes.
The 4 most common ways families get caught paying caregivers under the table
Learn about the most common ways families get caught paying their caregiver off the books and why you shouldn't risk...
What is a dependent care account? Lower your 2025 in-home care expenses
Signing up for a Dependent Care Account can save families thousands of dollars on their 2025 child or senior care...