Tag: Senior Caregiver Payroll
The real cost of paying mom’s caregiver under the table
It usually starts with the best of intentions.
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
10 Common Household Payroll Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
As we move into 2026, hiring in-home assistance, whether it’s a nanny for your children or a caregiver for an aging parent, comes with greater responsibility.
Your Guide to Understanding Household Employer Paperwork in 2024
If you hire individuals to work in your home, such as nannies, senior caregivers, or housecleaners, you are likely a household employer in the eyes of federal labor and tax
Paid ‘Under the Table’ – Can I Still Receive Social Security?
If you’ve worked as a household employee and received your pay ‘under the table,’ you might wonder about your eligibility for Social Security benefits when you retire. The answer is
Unintended Consequences of Off-the-Books Payments: A Client’s Story
When Mike and Joyce welcomed Mike’s mother into their home following the loss of her husband, they also hired a part-time caregiver to assist with some of her daily needs.
How Paid Holidays Can Impact Overtime Pay
Good communication that establishes a mutual understanding is necessary when hiring a nanny, senior caregiver, or other household employee to work in your home. When it comes to defining benefits
Do I Have to Pay My Nanny, Senior Caregiver, or Other Household Employee Overtime?
The short answer is yes. Domestic employees, such as nannies, household assistants, and elder care providers are hourly employees under the law, and therefore must be paid overtime. The Fair