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What We’re Reading: Top Household Employment Blog Posts of the Year

Dec 24, 2018 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws

From minimum wage increases to nanny tax compliance to paying your nanny the right way, here are our most popular household employment blog posts of 2018.

How to Handle Year-End Nanny Taxes

Dec 7, 2018 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws

Haven’t been keeping up with your household employment taxes? You could be in for a surprise. As an early gift to you, we’ll help you handle your year-end nanny taxes and maybe get you back on Santa’s nice list.

Use a Nanny Tax Calculator for these 5 Helpful Tasks

Nov 9, 2018 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes

For families hiring a household employee, figuring out tax obligations and pay rates can be the most complicated parts of the process. That’s where a nanny tax calculator can be a valuable resource.

Paying Your Nanny a Salary or Guaranteed Hours?

Jun 8, 2018 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws

The short answer is “no.” You can’t pay your nanny a pre-set, flat-salaried amount for all hours worked in a week. You could pay her for guaranteed hours, which is different from a nanny salary. Here’s why.

How to Make a Smooth Return from Maternity Leave

Apr 13, 2018 | GTM Blog, Maternity Leave

While no return to the workforce is perfect, these nine steps should make it a little bit easier. And it all starts before you even have your baby.

Your Nanny is Pregnant. Are You Following the Law?

Mar 23, 2018 | GTM Blog, Labor Laws

If you employ a pregnant nanny, you may be required to provide reasonable accommodations so she can continue working. These accommodations may also apply to childbirth recovery and any conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.