by Trevor Sparks | Jul 1, 2022 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Parenting
As your child grows and changes, the role of your nanny follows. These changing needs raise questions for families and nannies alike. What do nannies need to do differently as a child grows? And how do you discuss the changing needs together?
by Trevor Sparks | Jun 23, 2022 | Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
Summer is a popular time for minimum wage rate increases that apply to nannies and other household employees. It’s important to check the rate you’re paying a household worker to make sure it is not a wage violation. Rates are on the rise in several states and cities across the country.
by Trevor Sparks | May 27, 2022 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes
When you hire someone to work in your home, you become an employer. And with that designation comes employment tax responsibilities, which are commonly called “nanny taxes.” So how do you pay nanny taxes and make sure everything is correct? There are a few ways to tackle this including doing it yourself. If you’re ready to take this on, here are 7 steps to paying nanny taxes yourself.
by Trevor Sparks | May 25, 2022 | GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes
A nanny payroll service can make your life easier by removing the hassles of payday and taxes. But not all services are created equal. Here’s are six considerations to find the right service for your needs.
by Trevor Sparks | May 11, 2022 | COVID-19, GTM Blog, Hiring an Employee
DHS has ended the COVID-19 Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents. That means families with household help are no longer able to accept expired List B documents with their worker’s Form I-9. Here’s how to handle previously hired employees who presented expired documents.
by Trevor Sparks | May 5, 2022 | Hiring an Employee, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
Calculating nanny taxes is an important step when hiring an in-home caregiver for your children. It’ll help you understand your total budget for childcare beyond just the wages you’ll pay your nanny. Here’s what you need to know.