Nanny Holiday and Year End Bonuses
Do I give my nanny a holiday bonus or a yearend bonus? Many employers seek guidance on bonus and incentive pay norms for nanny employment. There is no “one size
Knowledge Center Category: Special Situations
How do we handle nanny share payroll taxes with another family?
When you share a nanny with another family, both families become employers. Presuming that you each pay the nanny for the work performed for your individual family, each employer is
My nanny or caregiver is not a legal resident. What should I do about employment taxes for undocumented nanny?
The Internal Revenue Code maintains that the immigration status of your nanny or other employee has no bearing on your obligation for nanny employment taxes. Immigration enforcement is focused on
My nanny wants net take home pay of $600 a week. What does that mean?
Many household employees, including nannies, expect to negotiate a “net wage” or “net take home pay” agreement with their employer. The net take home pay agreement is a foreign concept
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
How to Write a Nanny Letter of Recommendation
Our wonderful nanny will be leaving in September when our son begins full time school. How do we help her with a letter of recommendation? The nanny’s letter of recommendation
How can I help my nanny build a retirement savings account?
For 2026 the limits will be as follows. SIMPLE IRA plans: Up to $17,000 (or $18,100 for small employers) Defined Contribution plans (like SEP IRAs): The lesser of 25% of
Can I hire a nanny who has a F-1 (J-1) Student Visa. Are there special rules?
SUMMARY: Since 1994, off campus work (including work in a private home as a nanny, SENIOR CAREGIVER, housekeeper, maid or other domestic work) is generally prohibited for J-1 or F-1
My wife requires help that I cannot physically provide. Can I hire my daughter as a caregiver?
Considering hiring a family member as a caregiver for in-home care– whether for a baby or an aging senior? Families often engage a family member to provide elder care services