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.
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How to pay nanny taxes yourself: Guide for parents and families
If you pay your nanny or caregiver more than $2,800 in a calendar year, you need to learn about your...
7 steps to create a caregiver or nanny payroll account
Follow these simple steps to set up payroll correctly for a new household employee so taxes are easy to manage.
Nanny tax procedures every family should know about
Learn what nanny taxes are, how much they cost and the key IRS details you need to know when you...
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...
Do you need insurance for your nanny?
Families should consider a nanny insurance package, including workers’ compensation, car insurance, health insurance and ELPI if necessary.
2025 nanny tax requirements by state
Household employment tax and labor law can vary by state. No matter where you live, the experts at HomePay have...