Household Employment Blog
Understanding What it Means to be a Household Employer
When One Household Spans Many States: Payroll and Tax Rules for Family Offices
Family Offices: Managing multi-state payroll compliance for household staff is complex. Learn the risks of Workers’ Comp and tax localization for multiple properties.
Does My Nanny Get Paid for Thanksgiving? The Guide to Guaranteed Holiday Pay
Do you pay your nanny for Thanksgiving? Learn the industry standard for Nanny Paid Holidays Policy, including premium pay rates and how guaranteed hours protect your family.
ROTA Nannies 101: Is 24/7 Coverage the Right Fit for Your Family?
What is a ROTA Nanny Schedule? Learn how this 24/7 rotational model works, the high costs involved, and the logistical commitment required to provide seamless, full-time care.
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases for 2026
The Social Security Administration released next year’s Employment Coverage Threshold for household employees, commonly called the “nanny tax threshold.” If a household employee earns more than this threshold, the family and the employee must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes.
The Overtime Tax Break from the OBBBA Explained
Household Employer Overtime Tax Rule: Learn how the new OBBBA’s “No Tax on Overtime” rule impacts your W-2 reporting and creates tax savings for your live-out employees.
Structuring Your Family Office: Should You Choose a Household Employer or an LLC?
Family Office: Should you structure your staff as a Household Employer or an LLC? We break down the impact on liability, tax compliance, and risk management for your domestic employees.
Beyond the Emotion: Navigating a Nanny Termination Legally and Professionally
Firing a nanny is tough, but it must be handled professionally. Get our step-by-step guide on how to fire a nanny legally, from setting up the work agreement to final paycheck compliance.
More Than Just Pay: The Essential Nanny Benefits Package Your Household Needs to Offer
Attract and keep the best caregiver. Learn what a competitive nanny benefits package includes, from guaranteed pay to health reimbursement options.
Mileage Reimbursement Rules for Household Employers
Before a family hires a nanny, the nanny’s compensation should be discussed and detailed fully, including any mileage reimbursement that may occur. Mileage reimbursement rules apply to household employers who choose to let their nanny or other household employee use...
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