6 Reasons to Pay Your Nanny Legally

6 Reasons to Pay Your Nanny Legally

It may seem easy to just cut a check or hand over cash to your nanny each week for her services. You don’t have to deal with tax calculations, forms and the hassles that come with being an employer. Your nanny may feel the same way. However, that’s a roll of the dice...
New Deadline for Filing Your Nanny’s W-2

New Deadline for Filing Your Nanny’s W-2

Employers – including household employers – will need to file their employees’ W-2 forms much earlier next year than in previous years. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 was signed into law last December, and among the many provisions is a new...
Negotiating the Right Pay Rate for Your Nanny

Negotiating the Right Pay Rate for Your 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’...
How to Talk Taxes with Your Nanny

How to Talk Taxes with Your 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...