Have you hired a senior care employee to work in your home? Follow this senior care payroll and tax guide to ensure you are compliant with employment rules. Step 1 - Determine if you have an employee or independent contractor The main difference between an employee...
A common mistake families make when hiring a nanny is to pay them as an independent contractor, not an employee. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides a look at why a nanny needs a W-2, not a 1099. One of the most common questions (and misunderstandings)...
If your nanny drives their car while on the job, it’s a best practice to reimburse them for gas and mileage. Our payroll partners at GTM Payroll Services show you how to do it the right way and avoid any additional taxes for extra compensation. As part of your nanny’s...
If you currently employ a nanny or other household worker, it's important to know that the minimum wage across New York State is going up again. The rate will gradually increase beginning on January 1, 2024. On May 3, 2023, Governor Hochul signed legislation to raise...
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...
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...
If you employ someone to work in your home like a nanny, housekeeper, or in-home senior caregiver, you need to be aware of household employment trends from rising minimum wage rates to increasing domestic worker protections. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services,...
We have previously discussed the idea of guaranteed hours for a nanny. Another aspect of that is banking hours, when a family uses a nanny's guaranteed hours to make up for unworked hours. As our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services discusses, this practice is illegal...
Earlier this year we discussed a new tax reporting rule regarding online payment apps for paying nannies and babysitters. As we prepare for the 2023 tax season, the IRS has just issued a reminder about this new rule. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides...
