May 10, 2024 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee
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.
May 3, 2024 | GTM Blog
Taking your nanny on vacation is a luxury and can be quite expensive. Before asking them to join you, you need to think about their pay, expenses, accommodations, downtime, and other considerations.
Apr 10, 2024 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Household Employer Policies
Guaranteed hours for a nanny, an industry standard in household employment, are the set number of hours your caregiver will be paid each week. Here’s how guaranteed hours work and why they benefit not only your nanny but your family as well.
Mar 29, 2024 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes
The awesome nanny you plan to hire wants to be paid off the books. You know the risks but do you take a chance and go along with your nanny? Nannies, however, often don’t see the bigger picture when it comes to being paid legally and what benefits (both immediate and long-term) they may be missing. Here’s what to say to get them on board with legal pay.
Feb 20, 2024 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax Season
It is tax season once again and you are getting ready to file or have your accountant prepare your personal return. If you employed a household worker last year – like a nanny, housekeeper, or senior caregiver – you may be wondering … what is Schedule H, and do I need to file it? Here is everything you need to know.
Feb 9, 2024 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Labor Laws, Newsworthy
The U.S. DOL recently released a final rule designed to reduce the risk of employees being misclassified as independent contractors, which can be an issue for families with household help. Here’s what this all means for household employers.