Why most household employees should be paid hourly instead of a fixed salary
Household employees are almost always considered non-exempt workers and must be paid hourly instead of salary. Learn more about why...
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Last-minute household employment tax tips for families
Household employment taxes should be filed year-round, but if you need to catch up during tax season, HomePay has the...
2022 nanny pay rates: How much should I pay my nanny?
There are many factors that go into figuring out how much to pay your nanny. Learn what the rate is...
7 steps for filing taxes as a nanny or caregiver
Understanding how taxes work is important if you're a nanny or senior caregiver. Find out what you're responsibilities are and...
7 steps for creating a nanny payroll account
Families often wonder how to correctly manage payroll for their nanny. Follow these seven easy steps to keep yourself organized...
How tax breaks make hiring a summer nanny an affordable option for families
Families that opt to hire a nanny for the summer months are in a unique tax situation where their tax...
The problem with rolling over weekly hours for an in-home caregiver
Wage and hour laws protect employees from potential abuse. Learn why banking hours or rolling over hours violates these laws.
5 payroll tips for when a nanny travels with your family
Many families take their nanny with them when they go on vacation. But the change in work environment can lead...
Nanny tax tips for hiring after-school care
Families that need a part-time caregiver to provide after-school care may have household employer tax and payroll responsibilities.
Tax tips for after-school nannies
Many caregivers don't think about taxes if they're hired to watch a family's kids after school. But you may be...