What about tracking the nanny’s hours? What is required?
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) states that due to the nature of their work and duties, nannies and other household workers are employees, are hourly workers, and are covered by
Knowledge Center Category: Nanny Tax FAQ
Do I need a nanny contract or work agreement?
A nanny contract or work agreement is not legally required under Federal law, but you SHOULD take the time to write one up anyway. It is a best practice that
How often do I need to pay or remit the “nanny taxes”?
Many wonder how to pay nanny taxes and how often to file. Understand that the federal and state filing schedules are NOT synchronized. Additionally, not all states have the same
How are the nanny’s (employee’s) payroll taxes paid?
Whether your nanny works full-time, part-time or lives with your family, the odds are likely that in the eyes of federal and state governments, they are an employee of your
Do I need to hire a U.S. citizen to be our nanny or dad’s caregiver?
SUMMARY: You may legally hire a U.S. citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien with a valid work permit. You are required to verify your candidate’s
How frequently do I need to pay my household worker? My nanny wants to be paid weekly. Do I need to do that?
The pay frequency of a nanny or senior caregiver (and all hourly, non-exempt employees) – the maximum interval between wage payments to the worker – is governed by state law. Nanny
Is a nanny bonus reported as wages?
I gave our nanny a $2000 holiday bonus. Do I have to report the nanny bonus as wages, and will there be a tax on bonus payments? A nanny bonus
What do I do with the Wage and Benefit Audit form I received?
States use a Wage and Benefit audit for many purposes. The state may be checking on taxpayer subsidized benefits that the worker is receiving such as Medicaid for a dependent child, or
Are you a household employer?
What Your Family Needs to Know… At HWS, we are experts on the tax and labor laws surrounding household employment, so you don’t have to be. Let’s first determine whether YOU
Do the Nanny Tax rules ever change?
Yes. The 1995 Federal legislation, the “simplification” of the nanny tax rules, began a cascade of changes that continues today. Nanny tax rules alone are not the only regulations the