Been paying a household employee under the table? It’s never too late to pay legally
Learn about household employee tax and payroll laws and how to address payroll issues from past years.
Child Care
Use the child care tax credit to save on your 2025 taxes
To save money in 2025, household employers need to make sure they are taking advantage of the child and dependent...
Do you need to pay taxes for your part-time caregiver?
If you hire a part-time nanny, babysitter, dog walker, housekeeper or other type of caregiver, learn when you have to...
How do taxes and payroll work for nannies and caregivers
When you're hired as a nanny or senior caregiver, it's important to know how payroll works. Learn about gross pay,...
Nanny taxes: A complete guide
Learn about the nanny tax and how the IRS requires families to manage payroll and tax withholdings for their household...
2025 nanny pay rates: How much should I pay my nanny?
There are many factors that go into figuring out how much to pay your nanny. Learn the asking rate in...
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...
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...
Use a Dependent Care Account to lower your 2024 in-home care expenses
Signing up for a Dependent Care Account can save families thousands of dollars on their 2024 child or senior care...
How to manage a pay raise or bonus for your household employee
Learn how to accurately apply a raise or bonus to a caregiver's payroll from the experts at Care.com HomePay.