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8 Ways Parents Can Save on Taxes
From IRS.gov Eight Tax Savers for Parents Your children may help you qualify for valuable tax benefits. Here are eight tax benefits parents should look out for when filing their federal tax returns this year. 1. Dependents In most cases, you can claim your child as a...
How Nannies Can Talk to Families About Paying Legally
While paying nannies legally has become more the “norm” in recent years, some families still don’t understand the benefits to both them and their nanny from paying “on the books.” If you are a nanny and you come across a family that does not want to pay taxes for...
Meet Our March Nanny of the Month!
Spring break is less than a month away, so to help you with your child care needs, we would like you to meet a fabulous caregiver – our Nanny of the Month, Caunna!Caunna has been with our agency for more than two years, working with many families for temporary...
Considerations for Lending Money to Your Nanny
Occasionally a nanny or other household employee might find themselves in need of cash and may ask you, as their employer, for a loan. Is lending money to your nanny a good idea? Lending money to your nanny can be a tricky and delicate situation. On one hand, you may...
5 Reasons Why Using a Nanny Agency is Better Than Hiring Online
Hiring a nanny can be a daunting task, especially when done online. While there are many advantages to online nanny hiring, such as convenience, affordability, and flexibility, there are also risks involved. Using a nanny agency can be a better option than hiring a...
How Working Parents Can Take a Home Office Tax Deduction
With remote and hybrid work arrangements becoming more and more prevalent in the business community, many parents now work from home at least some of the time. Generally, in order to claim any home office tax deductions, you must use the space exclusively as your...
9 Tips to Stay Healthy This Winter
The winter months are notorious for bringing sickness. Influenza (flu) season begins in October and peaks between December and February. Colds are also more common during the season. Further adding to the mix of potential wintertime illnesses, COVID-19 and respiratory...
3 Ways for Children to Celebrate Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month in February, our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, has some resources and family activities to help your children understand and appreciate the importance of African-American history. February marks the annual month-long...
Meet our January Nanny of the Month!
Winter break is right around the corner, so to help you with your child care needs, we would like you to meet a fabulous caregiver – our Nanny of the Month, Starmeesha!Starmeesha has been with our agency only five months and is already a family favorite, with many...