GTM’s Household Employment Blog
How to Make a Tax-Free Payment Towards Your Nanny’s Student Loans
The CARES Act temporarily adds qualified student loan payments as acceptable tax-free contributions to education-related employee benefits.
Returning to Work in Massachusetts
As part of an executive order from Governor Charlie Baker, nannies and other household employees may return to work in Massachusetts provided families comply with state mandatory safety standards for their homes.
IRS Provides Additional Guidance on DCAPs During COVID-19 Pandemic
The IRS is providing employees with more options for unused amounts in their DCAPs including an extended period for incurring expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOL Provides More Guidance for Household Employers on FFCRA Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor answered additional questions about FFCRA compliance including the eligibility of paid leave for household workers, documentation needed for paid leave, and school closures due to summer vacation.
Agencies: Plan for a Post-Pandemic Economic Upturn
How prepared is your agency when demand for your services picks up after this health crisis eases? While your business may be down right now, it’s an ideal time to determine your strategy for when times are better – because they will get better.
Household Employers Have Form I-9 Flexibility in Document Verification
With COVID-19 restrictions in place across the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security is allowing employers to accept a new worker’s expired documents for Form I-9 identity verification purposes. Here’s what household employers need to know.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic May Impact Your Dependent Care Benefits
The COVID-19 outbreak may impact your DCAP benefits in a variety of ways. Although the IRS has not issued any specific relief or guidance for DCAP benefits due to the COVID-19 outbreak, existing rules may help if your childcare needs have been affected by the outbreak.
Creating a Return to Work Plan for Your Nanny
Before asking your nanny to come back to work (or hiring a new one), thoughtfully construct a return to work plan to keep everyone healthy and safe after the pandemic.
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