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Articles by Erik Johnson
Simplifying taxes: What senior caregivers need to know about the payroll and tax process
When you take on a job caring for a senior, you probably don’t have the benefit of working with an...
Can caregiving for your parents get you a tax break?
Many adult children eventually experience a role reversal and become caregivers for their parents. The responsibilities of this range from...
When the ‘nanny tax’ applies to a babysitter
Depending how often you need your babysitter, it's possible taxes could come into play. Make sure you know what the...
What every caregiver needs to know about signing up for health insurance
Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15-Jan. 31, 2024, depending on your state. Get all the help you...
What caregivers need to know about the American Rescue Plan
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard that a new COVID-19 bill was signed by President Biden...
What families need to know about the American Rescue Plan
You’ve no doubt heard about a new COVID-19 relief plan that was signed into law by President Biden on March 12, 2021. It’s...
What every nanny needs to know about taxes and payroll
You finally landed a great nanny job. You get to bond with a new family, plan lots of playtime and,...
Stay-at-home guidelines by state for families and caregivers
Federal, state and local governments are quickly adopting new guidelines to try to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In some...
Caregivers: FAQs about employment and benefits during COVID-19
Nannies, babysitters and other in-home caregivers continue to adapt to COVID-19 as new rules and laws dictate how we do...
The 2020 household employment changes every family should prepare for
If you have a nanny watching your kids or a senior caregiver taking care of a loved one, you know...
A household employment glossary for families and caregivers
We know taxes can be intimidating for both families hiring caregivers and caregivers working in a family’s home. To help...
Heather Nauert’s withdrawal from consideration as UN Ambassador is an important lesson for families
On Feb. 16, Heather Nauert, a potential nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, took herself out of...
What Michigan’s new paid sick leave law means for caregivers and household employers
Joining six other states, the Michigan legislature recently passed the Michigan Time to Care bill, guaranteeing up to 40 hours...
Seattle just passed a bill of rights for domestic workers. Here’s what you need to know
Nannies, senior care providers and other household employees working in Seattle now have additional job benefits, such as meal breaks,...