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How Much Should Your Nanny’s Holiday Bonus Be?
A holiday bonus is always a good way to show your family's appreciation for your nanny, and it will certainly be more meaningful this year. But how much should you give? Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers this advice on how to decide on your nanny's...
Help for the Holidays and Remote Learning
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our area, many schools that have either full-time in-person learning or a hybrid model have begun going to remote learning. Even if your children have been attending in-person, you may not feel comfortable continuing until the...
5 Steps to Take When Your Nanny Calls in Sick
As much of an inconvenience as it might be, chances are your nanny will be too under the weather to come to work at some point. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers these helpful steps to take to make things easier on everyone when your nanny calls in sick....
What is the Nanny Tax Threshold Increase for 2021?
Many families that employ a nanny choose to pay them "off the books," or they simply may not be aware that once a nanny's wages reach a certain level, employment taxes are required to be paid. Our payroll partners at GTM Payroll Services provide a look at the nanny...
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidelines on how to celebrate Thanksgiving safely this year. These updated guidelines focus on remaining safe during small gatherings, which...
Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s bring to mind thoughts of family, friends, fun and food. However, each year, millions of Americans struggle to maintain their waistlines during the holidays while surrounded by tempting holiday treats. And the...
Child Care Expert Spotlight
Finding a trusted professional to care for your children is never easy. You need someone that not only will be fun and engaging for your children, but will ultimately provide you the peace of mind a parent needs. Well, you’re in luck – we have a wonderful, experienced...
Here are the Presidential Candidates’ Child Care Plans
Election Day is not far away, and while both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have many differences, families may be wondering about their plans regarding child care costs and related issues. GTM Payroll Services, our payroll partner, offers this objective comparison of the...
How to Trick or Treat Safely During COVID-19
The leaves are changing colors, the air is getting chilly, and it's almost time for the little ones to dress up and fill their bags with goodies. But this year, as we know, is not like other years before. The risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus is still...