Sep 22, 2017 | Employing a Nanny
Mistakes or misinterpretations of nanny tax compliance laws can mean IRS audits, thousands of dollars in fines and penalties or an employee lawsuit. Our friends at GTM Payroll Services have created this handy infographic that highlights what you need to do to maintain...
Mar 31, 2017 | Payroll, Taxes & Labor Laws
If you are hiring a nanny or other household employee, it’s important to understand your obligations as a household employer. You must file all applicable nanny tax forms, Social Security, Medicare, federal and state unemployment insurances, and income taxes. These...
Mar 3, 2017 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Q: I own a business. Can I pay my nanny through my company payroll? A: While it may be tempting to do so, it is illegal, in most cases, to pay a household employee on a business payroll. The legal basis for keeping business and household payroll...
Feb 14, 2017 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Following the presidential election in November, new potential Cabinet members have been going through the nomination process in the Senate. Two of those nominees have come under fire for issues relating to the hiring and paying of household workers. President Trump’s...
Jan 24, 2017 | Employing a Nanny
This is the time of year when many household employers are scrambling to pull together 12 months worth of pay and tax information so they can issue their employee a W-2, submit Form W-3 to the Social Security Administration and begin preparing Schedule H to file with...