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...
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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...
Tips for Nannies on How to Negotiate Wages with Your Family
When 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...
How the American Families Plan Could Impact Your Family
In 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...
New York Employers Must Allow Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations
New 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...