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Tom Breedlove

Tom has been a member of the HomePay team for the last 15 years. He has worn many hats during his time with us, but currently works with thousands of staffing professionals, care managers, accountants, trustees, financial advisors and attorneys that have clients needing household employment support.

Co-author of The Household Employer’s Financial, Legal & HR Guide, Tom leads all education and outreach efforts on this complex topic. His work has helped HomePay become the featured expert on dozens of TV and radio shows, as well as countless business, consumer and trade publications. He also has conducted CPE lectures for more than a dozen professional organizations, including AICPA, NAEPC, AADMM, CPAacademy and Alliance of Comprehensive Planners.

Tom holds a BBA in finance with a minor in accounting from the University of Texas. Throughout his career, he’s been an active volunteer and speaker in the financial, marketing and care industries. If you’re ever at a conference where household employment is on the schedule, chances are, you’ll see Tom at the event.

Articles by Tom Breedlove

Differences in managing in-home senior care versus child care

While the tax process is the same for hiring a senior caregiver and a nanny, there are different labor laws...

How HomePay simplifies senior care taxes and payroll

Learn how Care.com HomePay can provide a household employment payroll and tax solution for families with senior care needs.

The cost of hiring a live-in nanny

Learn how to budget for the costs associated with hiring a live-in nanny and the laws you have to follow.

Understanding the difference between gross wages and net pay

Learn the difference between gross and net pay and how to calculate the taxes that make up that difference.

Answers to the 8 most common household employment questions asked by families

Get answers to common tax and payroll questions families have when they hire someone to work in their home from...

How to budget and manage taxes in a nanny share

Learn the rules and tax advantages of a nanny share or care share arrangement from the nanny tax experts at...

How payroll works for senior care overnight and 24-hour shifts

The experts at Care HomePay explain how senior caregivers should be paid if they work overnight shifts or around the...

Payroll for temp or short-term household employees: What you need to know

Learn how payroll and taxes work if you hire a summer nanny, temporary caregiver or any short-term household employee.

Unemployment insurance taxes: What families hiring caregivers need to know

Learn about federal and state unemployment taxes and how they help your household employee from the experts at Care.com HomePay.

How to file taxes without a W-2: Options for household employees

Caregivers paid under the table may wonder how to file taxes without a W-2. The IRS has a process for...