Pre-Tax Student Loan Repayment
One in eight individuals in the US carries student loan debt. This burden can feel overwhelming, as is often the case for care workers whose wages have not grown at
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Total Compensation (Updated for 2024)
As families plan childcare arrangements for summer break, we want to revisit one of our most popular blog posts. When budgeting and crafting a compensation plan to offer your employee,
The Importance of Background Screening
One of the most important aspects of hiring a household employee is determining if they have any criminal history. While some minor offenses might not be a deal breaker, it’s important
Recognizing and Rewarding Your Employees
Establishing a regular recognition and reward system for your household employee(s) ensures that they feel valued and appreciated for their efforts. Paying a fair wage and benefits is the best
Household Worker and Nanny Payroll – What Paid Holidays do I get?
Did you know that household employers are not legally obligated to pay for ANY holidays or time off to their employees*? It is entirely up to the employer to decide
Do You Owe the Nanny Tax?
Personal finance expert Jane Bryant Quinn recently discussed the “nanny taxes” on the popular TV show The Street – stressing that these are not just for nannies! We have posted
Nannies – Transportation Allowance is TAX FREE to you and your employer!
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, passed by Congress this January 1, included some substantial good news for employees whose employers supplement their public transportation expense.
We have a regular babysitter. Do I have to report taxes?
Q. We have a regular babysitter. Most weeks she watches the children 3 afternoons/evenings a week, just until I get home from work, so my wife can attend classes. We
Your Cleaning Lady and the Nanny Taxes
Do you have a regular person who comes to your home to provide housekeeping, maid or cleaning services? Do you know that this individual is probably your employee under common