Should I Provide Benefits to My Nanny?
When you welcome a nanny into your home, you’re inviting someone to play an important role in your family’s life. Offering benefits is a wonderful way to show your nanny
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Avoid Wage Law Mistakes: A Guide to Guaranteed Hours and Overtime Pay
When hiring a nanny or other household employee, it’s common to hear about guaranteed hours—and for good reason. This benefit offers financial consistency for your employee while giving your family
What Household Employers Should Know About E-Verify and Which States Require it for Domestic Workers
Hiring someone to work in your home—whether a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper—comes with responsibilities. One of the most important is verifying that your employee is legally authorized to work
Are In-Home Care Expenses Tax Deductible? What Families Need to Know
When families begin considering in-home care—whether for a child or an aging loved one—questions about costs come up quickly. One of the most common: Are these expenses tax deductible? The
How Your W-4 Could Be Causing a Tax Bill (And How to Fix It!)
Tax season can be stressful, especially if you end up owing more than expected. Many nannies and other household employees find themselves with a surprise tax bill, often because of
Year-End Tax Forms for Nanny Employers: What You Need to Know
Did you employ a nanny or other household worker in 2024 and pay them $2,700 or more in wages? If so, congratulations—you’re officially a household employer with tax filing obligations
Do Nannies Picking Up an Occasional ‘Babysitting’ Job Need to Pay Taxes?
A Guide for Nannies Picking Up Side Jobs
Babysitting is an essential service for parents who want to go on a date, attend a child-free event, or simply have
How Do I Create a W-2 for My Nanny?
If you’ve hired a nanny, you’re responsible for handling their payroll and taxes correctly—and that includes issuing a W-2 at the end of the year. But a W-2 isn’t just
Tax Deductions 101: What Business Expenses Actually Qualify?
Surprisingly (or maybe not…), the Internal Revenue Code doesn’t provide a neat little list of exactly what can and can’t be deducted as a business expense. Instead, it gives us