May 10, 2016 | Employing a Nanny
You likely have an hourly rate in mind that you’d be comfortable paying a nanny or other household employee. When determining your budget, keep in mind your tax responsibilities that need to paid on top of your employee’s pay. You may also need to pay for workers’...
Apr 12, 2016 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new publication to help families that employ home care workers deal with the very strict wage and hour requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum wage and overtime law that applies...
Mar 14, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
You’ve found the perfect nanny for your family. You’re now in the process of negotiating a salary and your nanny says she wants to be paid “off the books.” You know the importance of being compliant with payroll and taxes, but your nanny likes the additional money in...
Jan 6, 2016 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
It’s that time of year again – tax season! Many household employers may have questions regarding W-2s for their nannies or other household employees. Please see the answers below to some of the most commonly asked questions. Q: Does my nanny receive a 1099 form?...
Jan 5, 2016 | Employing a Nanny
If you pay your nanny or other household employee $2,000 (2016) or more in a year, you are required to pay state and federal taxes. Taxes required to withhold, file, and pay: Social Security Medicare Other taxes GTM strongly recommends withholding (but are not...
