Payroll Options: The HomePay Difference

Provider Payroll Options	Transparent Costs	Setup of Tax IDs	Tax Agency Correspondence	Household Payroll Expertise
Care.com HomePay	We operate on a standardized flat fee structure, ensuring full transparency.	We set up all tax IDs and creates a Federal Employer Identification Number.	The HomePay office is the mailing address for every notice and piece of paperwork.	HomePay is designed specifically to meet tax filing requirements for household employment.
Commercial Payroll Companies	Customers often see large price variations from the original quoted fees.	Commercial payroll companies do not provide this service for household employers.	Employers must monitor and report changes to tax rate and filing frequency to the payroll company.	Commercial payroll companies typically prepare forms meant for businesses only.
DIY Software	Expenses often increase due to costs associated with correcting mistakes.	DIY software does not set up IDs. Employers have to file the forms on their own.	Employers must report changes to tax rates and filing frequency through the software.	Most DIY software is designed for commercial use, making it easy to file forms incorrectly.

by Erik Johnson

Erik has been a member of the HomePay team since 2012. He manages content for the company, applying his 15 years in the communications industry to making our website articles and newsletters easy to understand for our clients, partners and visitors.

In his nearly 9 years with HomePay, Erik has become an expert in household employment and takes pride in being able to break down complex tax and labor laws in layperson’s terms. He believes that families visiting our website should be able to quickly find the answers they’re looking for and apply what they’ve learned into managing their caregiver.

Erik graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Journalism. When he’s not writing about the latest development in household employment, Erik spends his time enjoying volleyball and other competitive outdoor activities.

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