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.
Payroll topics for families
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Separation notices for families terminating their household employee
If your state requires you to give your nanny or senior caregiver a termination notice at the end of employment,...
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 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...