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Should you pay your nanny when you’re away on vacation?

  • Posted by HomeWork Solutions
You have a trip on the calendar, and your nanny is a big part of why your family’s days run so smoothly. Now you’re wondering whether their paycheck pauses while you’re gone, or if you should pay them anyway.
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How can we help our nanny with health insurance this Open Enrollment?

  • Posted by HomeWork Solutions
You found a nanny your family trusts, and now you want to take care of them the way they take care of your kids. Helping with health insurance is one of the most meaningful ways to do that, and you can do it tax-free, without buying a group plan.
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How do I get my aging parent’s documents in order?

  • Posted by HomeWork Solutions
If you’ve started to wonder whether Mom or Dad might need more help at home, you’re already doing something loving: thinking ahead. It can feel heavy, and it’s okay that it does.
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How do I withhold taxes from my nanny’s paycheck?

  • Posted by HomeWork Solutions
If you’ve just hired a nanny, you probably thought of yourself as a parent finding great care for your kids. Then someone mentioned “the nanny tax,” and suddenly you realized you’re also an employer. We hear from families in that exact moment every week, and here’s the good news: the core of it is simpler than it sounds.
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How do I ask a family to pay me legally as a nanny?

  • Posted by HomeWork Solutions
The short answer: ask early, ask kindly, and come ready with facts and a solution. Most families aren’t trying to cut corners. They just don’t know that hiring a nanny makes them a household employer, with payroll and tax responsibilities that come with it.
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