Separation notices for families terminating their household employee
If your state requires you to give your nanny or senior caregiver a termination notice at the end of employment,...
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Unemployment insurance taxes: What families hiring caregivers need to know
Learn about federal and state unemployment taxes and how they help your household employee from the experts at Care.com HomePay.
How much are nanny taxes and what will they cost your family?
Use this guide from HomePay to determine how much extra paying nanny taxes will cost you each year. With tax...
How disability benefits work for nannies and in-home caregivers
The experts at Care.com HomePay explain how disability benefits work for caregivers who are sick or injured away from work.
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...
The household employment wage and hour laws families need to know
From overtime, to sick leave, to vacation time, to overnight shifts and traveling with a nanny, there are many labor...
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...
How to include non-taxable benefits into your caregiver’s payroll
The experts at HomePay show how including parking, health insurance, transit service or tuition into payroll can result in tax...
The HomePay time tracking tool and how to use it for payroll
Keeping track of your nanny, senior caregiver or other household employee’s hours can be tough. If sending endless text messages...
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,...