Hiring a summer nanny in 2026? Ensure you’re compliant with the new $3,000 FICA threshold and state labor laws. Learn how to manage nanny taxes and maximize your tax credits.
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Why Going Legal is the Smartest Move for Household Employers
Don’t risk your professional reputation on ‘under the table’ payments. Discover why paying a nanny legally protects your career and provides a vital safety net.
Your Vacation, Their Work Trip: How to Travel with a Nanny
Planning on traveling with a nanny? Learn how to manage pay, hours, and expectations to ensure a successful trip that stays compliant with labor laws.
Defining the Role: A Guide to Preventing Job Creep in Household Employment
Stop “job creep” before it starts. Learn effective strategies for preventing nanny drift by setting professional boundaries, defining child-related duties, and using legal payroll to maintain a healthy employer-caregiver relationship.
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How to Use a Dependent Care FSA When Paying a Nanny [Updated for 2026]
Another advantage of paying your nanny legally? You can use a Dependent Care FSA – offered through your employer – to get tax-free reimbursements on a portion of your nanny’s wages. Here’s how they work when you’re paying a nanny.
Can I Employ a Nanny who has an ITIN?
What happens if your employee provides an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number instead of a Social Security Number? While an ITIN and an SSN may seem similar, they are vastly different. Employing a nanny who has an ITIN and not an SSN can get you in some trouble.
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.
How Pre-tax Health Benefits Help You and Your Nanny
Providing pre-tax health benefits to your nanny can come at virtually no cost to you. Here’s how it works when offering your employee a QSEHRA to cover their health care costs.
Why You Shouldn’t Give Your Nanny a 1099
One of the most common questions (and misunderstandings) surrounding household employment is whether a family can provide their nanny a 1099 at tax time and consider them an independent contractor rather than a household employee. The short answer is “no.” Here’s why and answers to other questions you may have.
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