If you’re hiring a nanny, senior caregiver, housekeeper, or any other in-home employee, understanding your responsibilities as a household employer is key to staying compliant with federal employment laws. Two
Whether you’re employing a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper, understanding when your employee is on the clock—and legally entitled to be paid—is an essential part of running a compliant household
A new federal tax law passed this summer, and it includes a provision that could include tax savings for household employees—but only if you know the detail. The One Big
The 2025 Open Enrollment Period for health insurance is nearly here — and it’s an important time to check your coverage.
Hiring someone to work in your home—whether it’s a nanny caring for your children, a caregiver supporting an elderly parent, or a housekeeper helping manage your household—means stepping into the
If you’re a household employer in California, there’s a new requirement on the horizon you’ll want to be aware of: the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. While no immediate action is
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
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
Many families who hire household employees, like nannies, senior caregivers, or housekeepers, may not realize they’ve become employers in the eyes of the IRS and labor authorities. It’s common for
Updated December 2024
Every year HomeWork Solutions prepares a summary of new or updated household employment tax laws and benefit information.
HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYEE 2025 WAGE THRESHOLD:
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