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.
Feb 1, 2024 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Newsworthy
New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado recently visited GTM headquarters in Clifton Park to meet with staff and discuss with company executives the top issues facing household employers.
Jan 12, 2024 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws, Tax Season
It’s tax season! And one of the first steps for household employers is to provide Form W-2 to their workers. They will need this document to file their personal tax return. Here is how to prepare and create a Form W-2 for your nanny.