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Paying Your Nanny: A Legal Checklist
Our guide breaks down the essential steps to pay your nanny legally. From determining pay rates and classifying your nanny as an employee to understanding tax obligations and workers’ compensation, we’ve got you covered. Ensure a smooth and compliant employment relationship with your nanny.
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases for 2025
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.
How to Handle a Nanny Driving Your Children
If your nanny will be driving your children, here are some steps to take to make sure everyone stays safe.
National Nanny Recognition Week: 15 Easy Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Nanny
During National Nanny Recognition Week, we honor and recognize the hard work of nannies who care for our children. Here are some easy and fun ideas to show your nanny some love. Even small tokens of appreciation can go a long way.
7 Things that May Get Overlooked When Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny will be one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. Even though you may not have a lot of time to put into the hiring process, don’t overlook these 7 tasks that could get skipped.
Care.com Settles Claims of Deception for $8.5M
In light of Care.com’s settlement with the FTC over alleged “unlawful practices,” here’s why your family may have a better experience hiring through an agency rather than an online nanny job site.
Nanny vs. Daycare: What to Consider
Nanny or daycare? Here are some factors to consider in your decision-making process when choosing between a nanny and a daycare facility.
7 Steps to Take After Hiring a Nanny
There is plenty of advice out there about how to hire a nanny. But what do you do after you actually hire one? Here are some important steps you need to take to ensure a successful and professional relationship with your caregiver.
How to Pay Nanny Taxes Yourself
When you hire someone to work in your home, you become an employer. And with that designation comes employment tax responsibilities, which are commonly called “nanny taxes.” So how do you pay nanny taxes and make sure everything is correct? There are a few ways to tackle this including doing it yourself. If you’re ready to take this on, here are 7 steps to paying nanny taxes yourself.
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