How tax breaks make hiring a summer nanny an affordable option for families
Families that opt to hire a nanny for the summer months are in a unique tax situation where their tax...
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The household employment wage and hour laws families need to know
From overtime, to sick leave, to vacation time, to overnight shifts and traveling with a nanny, there are many labor...
5 payroll tips for when a nanny travels with your family
Many families take their nanny with them when they go on vacation. But the change in work environment can lead...
How to include non-taxable benefits into your caregiver’s payroll
The experts at HomePay show how including parking, health insurance, transit service or tuition into payroll can result in tax...
How families can help their nanny or senior caregiver with a retirement account
Learn how families with a nanny or senior caregiver can contribute to their retirement account through payroll.
The HomePay time tracking tool and how to use it for payroll
Keeping track of your nanny, senior caregiver or other household employee’s hours can be tough. If sending endless text messages...
File a Schedule H with your 2024 tax return if you hire a household employee
A Schedule H is required to be attached to your income tax return if you have a nanny, senior caregiver,...
You can enroll in a Dependent Care Account mid-year when you hire a nanny
If you hire a nanny, it most likely qualifies as a life changing event which allows you to enroll in...
How to professionally terminate a nanny or senior caregiver
Letting go of a caregiver is never fun. Believe it or not, there are several items families need to cover...
Five reasons why families should not negotiate caregiver pay on a net basis
When families negotiate their caregiver's pay on a net basis instead of a gross sum, it can create problems with...