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5 Takeaways for Families from GTM’s Household Employment Surveys
Following these steps can help families hiring a nanny to expand their pool of qualified candidates and retain their top employees.
Retirement Survey: Many Older Americans Plan to “Age in Place”
In a recent retirement survey by USA Today, 43 percent of 45- to 65-year-olds anticipate remaining in their current residence throughout their retirement.
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases for 2018
If a household worker, such as a nanny or housekeeper, earns $2,100 or more in cash wages in 2018, Social Security and Medicare taxes, commonly referred to as “nanny taxes,” must be paid by the family and the employee.
How to Pay for Senior Care
How can you finance in-home help for your senior? There are a number of ways to pay a caregiver provided you follow federal and state tax, wage, and labor laws. Often times, families will use a combination of methods to fund home care for their elderly loved one.
In-Home Senior Care Choices: How to Do it Right
To “age in place,” some seniors may need help with basic tasks that have become difficult as they grow older. That means making the right choice with in-home senior care.
IRS Wants to Allow Truncated Social Security Numbers to Help Prevent Identity Theft
The IRS wants to allow truncated Taxpayer Identification Numbers on Form W-2 to hide an individual’s Social Security Number from identity thieves.
New Book Provides Guidance to Families Hiring Senior Care
This comprehensive guide provides critical guidance to the millions of families that care for a senior parent, relative or friend. However, many of these families also care for their own children while juggling careers and other responsibilities.
Infographic: Nanny Tax Compliance
Mistakes or misinterpretations of nanny tax compliance laws can mean IRS audits, thousands of dollars in fines and penalties or an employee lawsuit. Our handy infographic highlights what you need to do to maintain nanny tax compliance.
Equifax Breach: What Individuals Can Do
Nearly half of the country’s population was affected by the recent breach of Equifax, the consumer credit reporting agency that collects driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers (SSN), and credit card numbers.
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