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Tax Day Moved to May 17
Due to the pandemic, the IRS has extended the time individuals have to file their tax returns. Tax day has been moved to May 17, 2021. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Pay Your Nanny Legally in 2021 and Save Money
It’s always the right thing to do, but with expanded childcare tax credits and increased contribution limits on Dependent Care FSAs through the American Rescue Plan, paying your nanny legally may now be cheaper than “under the table.”
How the American Rescue Plan Impacts Families, Nannies
The American Rescue Plan – a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that includes expanded tax credits, additional stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, and more – is now in effect. Here’s how this landmark legislation will impact families and nannies.
Virginia Passes Three Domestic Worker Protection Bills
The group of bills, called Virginia’s domestic workers bill of rights, expands employment rights and workplace protections and safety for household employees in the state.
What You and Your Nanny Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
With nearly two million COVID-19 vaccine doses being administered every day, you may be wondering “what’s next” after being vaccinated. Here are answers to 12 common questions you or your nanny may have about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Unemployment Fraud: How Families and Their Employees Should Respond
Scammers are using the pandemic to commit unprecedented levels of unemployment fraud. Here’s what to do if you or your employee is a victim.
New Law Provides More Flexibility for Dependent Care Assistance Programs
Through a new law, families may now have more flexibility in how they use funds in their Dependent Care Assistance Programs. DCAPs can be used to help offset the wages paid to a nanny.
Everything You Need to Know about Household Employment in 2021
Nanny taxes, domestic worker protections, minimum wage and overtime rules, tax savings, and more. We spell out everything you need to know about employing a nanny or other household workers in 2021.
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