Whether driving their own car or a family car, chances are your nanny spends some time on the road. A good practice for household employers to keep their employee happy is to reimburse your nanny for gas and mileage. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides a look at the best way to do so. […]
READ MOREThe Nanny Tax Threshold is Increasing in 2022 – Here’s Why That Matters
By A New England Nanny 14 0If you’ve recently hired a nanny, or are planning to hire one this or next year, you need to know the 2022 nanny tax threshold. That’s when you are required to comply with household and tax laws. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services has the details so you can ensure you are paying your nanny […]
READ MORETips for Nannies on How to Negotiate Wages with Your Family
By A New England Nanny 18 0When you are in the hiring process with a family, there are many considerations when calculating your wages. Your family needs to know the total cost of hiring a nanny. You want to know how much money you’ll be taking home at the end of the week. Here are some tips for nannies on how […]
READ MOREHow the American Families Plan Could Impact Your Family
By A New England Nanny 23 0In a recent speech, President Joe Biden announced the American Families Plan, which is a proposed $1.8 trillion legislative package. The proposed bill includes an investment of around $1 trillion in families, education, and workers. The bill also includes around $800 billion in enhanced tax credits that would extend the benefits included in the recently […]
READ MORENew York Employers Must Allow Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations
By A New England Nanny 22 0New York has passed a law requiring employers to provide employees with paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations. The law took effect immediately on passage on March 12, 2021, and expires Dec. 31, 2022. This includes household employers of nannies or other household workers. Leave Required The law states that employees are to be allowed a […]
READ MOREHow Families Save Money By Paying Nannies Legally
By A New England Nanny 18 0One of the most important reasons to pay your nanny “on the books” is to avoid the massive fines and penalties that can be assessed if you’re caught. But did you know that families save money by paying nannies legally, especially in 2021? Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services shows you how legal pay may […]
READ MOREHow the Biden Administration Could Affect Families and Nannies
By A New England Nanny 22 0It’s a new year, and we have a new President, which means new policies are on the way. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services takes a look at how legislation from the Biden administration could affect families and nannies. With President Biden now in the White House, what does this mean for families and the […]
READ MOREHere are the 2021 Minimum Wage Changes for New York
By A New England Nanny 67 0Household employers need to be aware of changes to employment laws to ensure compliance and avoid penalties and fines. Household employees, such as nannies, housekeepers, and senior care companions, must be paid at least the state minimum wage, which varies by location within New York state. With that in mind, here are the 2021 minimum wage […]
READ MOREWhat is the Nanny Tax Threshold Increase for 2021?
By A New England Nanny 31 0Many 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 tax threshold increase for 2021. The […]
READ MORETax Benefits From CARES Act Student Loan Assistance
By A New England Nanny 81 0Many nannies are students, and many of them have student loans that can be burdensome at any time, but particularly during COVID-19 when regular income is an issue. Among other measures aimed at easing student loan burdens during the coronavirus pandemic, the CARES Act student loan assistance provision temporarily allows employers to make tax-free payments […]
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