4 tax breaks that reduce in-home senior care expenses
Tax deductions for home health care workers are available to families with senior care needs so they can offset paying...
Senior Care
Been paying a household employee under the table? It’s never too late to pay legally
Learn about household employee tax and payroll laws and how to address payroll issues from past years.
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...
How long-term care insurance works for senior care
Families with senior care needs can turn to long-term care insurance policies to help make care more affordable. Learn how...
What to expect when hiring live-in senior care
Hiring a live-in senior caregiver is different than hiring live-out care. Learn what the differences are and what families should...
How payroll works for senior care overnight and 24-hour shifts
Experts explain how senior caregivers should be paid if they work overnight shifts or around-the-clock shifts.
Can a caregiver be an independent contractor? What you should know
One of the biggest hurdles families face is whether you should file a 1099 or a W-2. Is your caregiver...
Budgeting for in-home senior care costs
There are several items that should be included in your senior care budget. From caregiver pay, to taxes and tax...
Medical care expense deduction for long-term senior care services
Learn how the medical care expense deduction can save money for families with long-term, in-home senior care needs.
Differences in managing in-home senior care versus child care
While the tax process is the same for hiring a senior caregiver and a nanny, there are different labor laws...