New Version of Form I-9 Available for Employers
On January 31, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers – including families who have hired someone to work in their home – must use Form I-9 to verify the identity and...
The Complete Guide to Hiring a Live-in Nanny
If you’re seeking in-home care for your children, you may be wondering whether a live-in nanny would be the right choice for you. A live-in nanny doesn’t need to commute to your home so you don’t have to worry about your caregiver getting stuck in traffic and arriving...
What Household Employers Need to Know About the New Form W-4
With the changes to tax law brought on by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the IRS has revised the method an employer uses to determine how much federal income tax to withhold from an employee’s paycheck. As part of this overhaul, the IRS released a new...
How to Use a Dependent Care FSA When Paying a Nanny
There are many reasons to pay your nanny legally. While you can avoid hefty fines and penalties for non-compliance by paying “on the books” and attract high-quality candidates to your job, you can also take advantage of tax savings through a Dependent Care Flexible...
