You hired a nanny. Now what? A first-timer’s guide to household payroll
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Nanny Tax Checklist: 10 Steps to Payroll and Tax Compliance in 2026
Once you hire a household employee, you take on a new role: household employer.
Understanding Your W-2: A Tax Season Guide for Household Employees and Their Employers
It’s tax time, and one of the most important documents you may receive is your Form W-2, also called the Wage and Tax Statement. Understanding your W-2 helps you file
Someone Is the Employer — Is It You?
Understanding Your Role When Hiring a Household Worker
When you hire someone to work in your home, whether it’s a nanny, housekeeper, or caregiver, someone must legally be the
How to Pay Household Employment Taxes (The Right Way)
Hiring someone to work in your home—whether it’s a nanny, a senior caregiver, or a personal assistant—is an act of trust. It’s also the start of a legal relationship that
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
Why You Should Think Twice Before Claiming “Exempt” on Your W-4
At HomeWork Solutions, we know that managing taxes can be confusing, especially when you’re working as a nanny or caregiver. You might be tempted to try to simplify things by
Our Nanny is Leaving, What Now?
When your nanny decides to leave, whether the parting is mutual or unexpected, it can be an emotional and complicated time for everyone involved. Here are some important steps to
Moving? Don’t Forget That Nanny Taxes Need to Move with You!
Relocating your family can be an exhilarating, yet overwhelming experience. From finding a new home to selling the old one, changing jobs or transferring within a company, packing, unpacking, and
No Time for Nanny Taxes? No Problem.
Do you know which of your clients have hired a nanny, private tutor, or senior caregiver this year? In response to school, daycare, and nursing home closures across the country,