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...
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File a Schedule H with your 2022 tax return if you hire a household employee
A Schedule H is required to be attached to your 2022 income tax return if you have a nanny, senior...
6 household employment mistakes and how to avoid them
It's easy to make payroll, tax and labor law mistakes when you hire a nanny or senior caregiver. Learn how...
Do you need insurance for your nanny?
Families should consider a nanny insurance package, including workers’ compensation, car insurance, health insurance and ELPI if necessary.
How to start paying your 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...
Why 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...
Man fined nearly $27,000 for violating domestic worker laws and here’s why it matters
A common question families ask when they’re hiring a caregiver is how often people get caught who aren’t following tax,...
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...
Use the child care tax credit to save on your 2022 taxes
To save money in 2022, household employers need to make sure they are taking advantage of the Child and Dependent...
The 3 big benefits of paying your nanny legally
Read about three benefits families receive when they pay their household employee legally instead of under the table.