If your nanny or other household employee gets married, changes her name, and asks you to start issuing paychecks in their married name, what are your record-keeping responsibilities? When an employee officially changes their name for marriage or any reason, the...
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Workers’ Compensation 101 for Household Employers in New York
If you are a household employer in New York State, you may be required by law to provide and maintain workers’ compensation coverage for your nanny or other household employee. New York Workers' Compensation Requirements Household employers in New York are required to...
What Tax Credits are Available for Summer Child Care?
Are you hiring a summer nanny to care for your children? Or will you be taking advantage of the many day camp options available during the summertime school break? Whatever options you choose, the good news is that those additional expenses may help you qualify for a...
Paying Your Nanny Using Guaranteed Hours Instead of a Salary
In general, you can’t pay your nanny a pre-set, flat-salaried amount for all hours worked in a week, because nannies are non-exempt employees who need to be paid at least time and a half for overtime. But you could pay them for guaranteed hours, which is different...
Reimbursing Your Nanny for Their Commute – Good Idea?
With gas prices reaching new highs all over the country, it's become a lot more expensive for nannies to drive themselves to work. But household employers can help ease the burden by reimbursing their nanny for commuting costs. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll...
Does My Nanny Have to Pay Taxes?
A nanny or other employee who works in your home is responsible for reporting and paying required payroll taxes. It is worth making sure that they are aware of their responsibilities at the start of employment, if they do not already know. As a nanny, or other...
How Do You Pay Your Nanny? New Tax Reporting if You Use Online Apps
If you have been using online apps like Venmo or PayPal to pay your nanny or babysitter, a new tax reporting rule may cause you to reconsider. Our payroll partner, GTM Payroll Services, provides a look at the new requirements and the ramifications of using online apps...
New Benefits and Protections for Domestic Workers in New York
Earlier this month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law two new bills that expand benefits and protections for domestic workers in the state. Both bills were introduced by Queens state Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar. The first bill adds domestic workers to...
The Nanny Tax Threshold is Increasing in 2022 – Here’s Why That Matters
If 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...