+$69 / quarter for each additional employee
+$69 / quarter for each additional employee
+$69 / quarter for each additional employee
+$69 / quarter for each additional employee
Service fees are charged quarterly with the first payroll processed in the calendar quarter. Fees cannot be pro-rated. $120 one-time setup fee. Additional $125 yearend fee applies.
Say goodbye to tax headaches. Our experts navigate all federal, state, and local tax requirements. Clients receive secure online access via the HWS Cloud’s Digital VaultTM.
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| Effortless employer setup. Let us handle the paperwork – applying for your EIN, opening unemployment accounts, and filing new hire reports. Transition seamlessly into employer life. | |||
| Precise federal, state, & local tax withholding and filing. We do so monthly (where required), quarterly, and annually on your behalf. | |||
| Complimentary reciprocity support for household employees who live in eligible states. | |||
| Annual signature-ready Schedule H & W-2 preparation and delivery. | |||
| Touchless tax notice management. We manage notices from the tax authorities so you don’t have to. | |||
| Secure online portal with Digital VaultTM to keep your documents secure & in one place. No more hunting for documents at tax time. | |||
| Dedicated tax coordinator – Your personal tax partner – A dedicated coordinator, intimately familiar with your unique situation and household, will work hand-in-hand with you every step of the way. As a resident expert on the tax rules and regulations in your state, they’ll ensure full compliance while maximizing your benefits, giving you complete peace of mind. | – | – |
| Essential | Complete | Premier | |
| Enjoy the convenience of complimentary direct deposit, ensuring your employees get paid promptly without the hassle of writing checks. | – | ||
| Web-based digital time card submission and approval features built into our platform at no additional cost. | – | ||
| Empower your employees with self-service access to digital pay stubs, providing them with fast answers and transparency. | – | ||
| Process healthcare reimbursements for QSEHRA and ICHRA, and other expense reimbursements you choose to offer. | – | ||
| Gain a trusted partner with your dedicated payroll specialist, ensuring you receive the right answer whenever you need it. | – | ||
| Prefer traditional methods? Paper checks and paper pay stubs are available upon request for your convenience. | – | $5 per paycheck | |
| Seamless multi-worksite support across all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories, allowing you and your employees to operate seamlessly from any property. | – | – | |
| Easily monitor your budget with on-demand access to comprehensive payroll reports. | – | – | Unlimited |
Practical HR Services Designed to Increase Employee Retention |
| Essential | Complete | Premier | |
| Protect Your Family with Comprehensive Caregiver Background Checks | $ | $ | One complimentary search /year ($45 value) |
| Receive personalized workers’ compensation guidance through our individualized assessment, ensuring you get the right coverage at the most effective cost. Unlike other payroll firms, we put your interests first – not making money off your protection, but prioritizing safeguarding your family with a tailored approach. | – | – | |
| Keep your employees healthy and able to provide top care with tax-advantaged health reimbursement arrangements. Our experts guide you in selecting the optimal QSEHRA solution tailored to meet your family’s needs while maximizing tax advantages. | – | – | |
| Quarterly account review with our in-house Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) upon request– As your needs change, we will tailor HR recommendations to fit your evolving needs.
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Exceptional Customer Care, Designed for Your Convenience. |
| Essential | Complete | Premier | |
| Domain Expertise – With over three decades of experience, HomeWork Solutions has cultivated unmatched domain mastery in household payroll. Tens of thousands of families, just like yours, have trusted our seasoned guidance through this niche area since 1993. | |||
| Live access to knowledgeable human experts via phone or email, without the hassle of navigating endless phone trees. | |||
| Peace-of-mind guarantee We manage the process from A-Z and guarantee the accuracy of our work. | |||
| Ongoing support for your employees Questions about paystubs? No problem! Your employees can reach out to our dedicated support team for direct assistance. We’re here to help with multi-lingual support. | – | ||
| Priority service and weekend callback service. | – | – | |
| We provide comprehensive live onboarding sessions to ensure you and your employees have a clear understanding from the start, setting the stage for an effortless experience moving forward. | – | – | |
| LTC claims processing – Get professional help processing your Long Term Care claims. | $ | $ | 10% discount |
HomeWork Solutions has been our go-to for doing taxes since we first hired a nanny for our three children almost 18 years ago. They are friendly, helpful, good at explaining our obligations and the numbers, and have always been prompt with their work. They continuity has been incredible as well – in the 18 years that we have used them, the primary contact on my account has only changed once. Though we have not had a nanny for several years, we have continued with HomeWork Solutions to help with taxes for a housekeeper who helps us on a part time basis. They make it so easy – I highly recommend HomeWork Solutions if you have any household employees.
Gretchen C.
HomeWork Solutions consistently provides excellent service. Everyone I’ve spoken to has always been able to clearly and simply explain employee tax and payroll information in layperson terms. They’re patient, prompt, and professional. In particular, if you have the opportunity to work with Em, Nathan, or Jared…do so. All three of these employees helped me navigate situations that felt complex and anxiety-inducing. Well worth the money – everything you want from a payroll company!
Olivia K.
I was referred to Home Work Solutions by a family tax accountant when I took over bill paying and managing my aging parent’s affairs. HWS has been so incredibly helpful to me. I am grateful for the support and knowledge they have provided me regarding payroll for round the clock caregivers. This has been an overwhelming job for me and HWS has guided me through the payroll process every step of the way which has truly made it possible for my mother to remain at home. They are always there to answer any questions I have. I highly recommend their services. I give them a five star rating!
Amelia
I have been using HomeWork solutions for two years since employing a caregiver for my wife. They have always provided me with excellent support and I’ve never had to wait for someone to answer the phone when I call them. Their client portal works quite well and the relief factor that I’ve experienced, not worrying about filing the appropriate tax documents is beyond words. They are a great service to work with!
Marvin P.
I’ve used Homework Solutions for three years, and have found them responsive, reliable, and easy to work with. I recently had to adjust salary for our nanny, and I was able to accomplish it in about 60 seconds, and then received a prompt email follow up from a live person double-checking that everything was correct.
Matt R.
I have had nothing but wonderful customer service with Home Work Solutions. Everyone I’ve spoken to has listened carefully, been polite, respectful and curious. I am impressed by always receiving a follow up phone call to ensure the issues has been properly resolved.
Myrna H.
I’ve been using HomeWork Solutions for many years now and was originally referred to them by the nanny agency Trusting Connections. I have had only positive and professional experiences with them. Their website is easy to use and when I’ve called for help I’ve reached a real person easily without any frustrating phone trees. Plus their documentation is very clear, it’s nice to be able to give my nanny a weekly paystub, and great for tax season. I would recommend them and am grateful to not have the stress of keeping track or performing these calculations myself.
Marilyn L.
I am a nearly 20-year client of HomeWork Solutions and they are amazing! I have recommended them to every working parent I know as the best way to manage payroll for home employees. They have a great website, provide all tax documents annually, never falter on payroll dates, and actually answer the phone if you call them! So much peace of mind for a very nominal charge by HWS — the best in the business!
Sheila G.
Homework Solutions has always been very responsive with me, and gave me the best advice they could. I also really appreciate that their employee stay a long time with them, I have had the same contact person for 7 years it’s super nice!
Claire L.
Please give us a call to discuss customized solutions and special pricing for your unique situations!
HomeWork Solutions will handle the entire setup and ongoing management of your tax accounts for you. Give us a call or enroll online to begin the process – we will handle the rest from A to Z.
HomeWork Solutions offers free HR Consultations to ensure that you understand all of your employment obligations. These are important to understand when negotiating employment terms.
Yes! We support clients in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We manage all Federal, State and Local Tax requirements. Certain states may require Complete Payroll service level.
Premier Household and Complete Payroll offer direct deposit, live check mailed to the employee, or a direct payment from the employer. Essential Tax only supports direct payment from employer.
Set up time generally requires 5-7 days from the time we receive completed employer information.
It is always better to provide a Social Security Number as this will work every time when filing taxes. ITIN’s are acceptable most of the time, but certain situations may still require an SSN.
Yes! We handle your Federal, State, and Local (if applicable) taxes.
HWS will direct debit (via ACH) your bank account for all financial transactions, including payroll, taxes and fees for service.
Many clients set their payroll to process automatically without lifting a finger each pay period. If your employee’s hours will vary, you can report hours through our simple online portal or our new iOS or Android mobile app (coming soon). Essential Payroll clients will report total payments each quarter at one time online.
Yes, you are welcome to change your payroll tax service level during calendar quarter transitions.
We can help with back taxes by going back to prior quarters. Additional fees apply.
We work with an insurance partner that can help. For Premier Household clients, we will offer an unbiased assessment of your needs and ensure that you get the right coverage at the most effective cost. Unlike other payroll firms, we put your interests first – not making money off your protection, but prioritizing safeguarding your family with a tailored approach.
No, we don’t handle employee’s personal tax returns, but we will prepare a W2 for each employee so that they may file their taxes accordingly. Non-US Taxpayers can elect to have HWS file a standalone Schedule H if appropriate.
There is an additional fee per employee of $69 each quarter that you pay more than 1 worker. For example, if you pay 3 employees total, there will be an additional $138 fee that quarter (1st employee is included in base pricing listed above). Give us a call for a customized quote.
