Last-minute household employment tax tips for families
If you just realized you haven't been taking care of household employment taxes correctly, here's what to know about the...
Articles by Carolyn Livingston
What household employers need to know about estimated tax payments
Learn why household employers should made estimated tax payments four times per year to the IRS if they hire a...
Why most household employees should be paid hourly instead of a fixed salary
Household employees are almost always considered non-exempt workers and must be paid hourly instead of salary. Learn more about why...
The problem with paying a household employee on business payroll
The nanny tax experts at HomePay explain why household employees cannot be paid through a company's payroll department.
HomePay service fee and tax collection schedule
Tax collection and service fee collection schedule for HomePay clients
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.
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
Learn why the important benefits of paying your nanny legally on the books, rather than in cash and off the...
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...