You can enroll in a Dependent Care Account mid-year when you hire a nanny
If you hire a nanny, it most likely qualifies as a life changing event which allows you to enroll in...
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Household employers shouldn’t give a 1099 to a nanny or caregiver
Learn why nannies are household employees, not independent contractors and what the consequences can be for families that make this...
Tax tips for babysitters and other part-time caregivers
Do babysitters need to report income and pay taxes? Learn how taxes apply to part-time caregivers, like date night or...
7 steps for filing taxes as a nanny or caregiver
Do nannies have to pay taxes? What about senior caregivers? The answer is yes, so find out what you're responsibilities...
How to start paying your nanny or caregiver on the books
It's important to be paying your caregiver legally. If you haven't been doing so, learn how to pay a nanny...
6 household employment mistakes and how to avoid them
If you hired a nanny or senior caregiver, don't get tripped up by these common tax mistakes.
The 4 most common ways families get caught paying caregivers under the table
Learn about the most common ways families get caught paying their caregiver off the books and why you shouldn't risk...
What is a dependent care account? Lower your 2025 in-home care expenses
Signing up for a Dependent Care Account can save families thousands of dollars on their 2025 child or senior care...
File a Schedule H with your 2024 tax return if you hire a household employee
A Schedule H is required to be attached to your income tax return if you have a nanny, senior caregiver,...
How can accountants help clients who are household employers?
Accountants deal with all kinds of questions from clients who want to make sure their financial decisions are sound. One...