Considering a nanny tax and payroll service provider? Here are the questions to ask that will help you remove the risks, hassles, and worries of paying a household worker the right way.
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The Top 10 Qualities of an Awesome After-School Nanny
From helping with homework to driving your children to organizational skills, look for these 10 qualities in an after-school nanny.
Finding a Nanny: 13 Qualities to Look for in a Caregiver
You’ve decided to hire a nanny and only have a vague sense of what you want in a caregiver for your children. Without a specific plan on what you’re looking for you may wind up with a bad fit for your family. Here are some qualities you may want in a nanny and how you can determine if your candidate has the attributes you desire.
What are Nanny Taxes?
For families hiring a nanny or other employee to work in their home for the first time, the idea of nanny taxes may seem confusing or complex. Even experienced household employers could use a refresher. Understand your basic responsibilities as a household employer and get in the good graces of the IRS and your state tax agency.
Household Employment Forms: Paperwork to Complete Before Work Begins
Before your household employee, like a nanny or in-home senior caregiver, begins work, there are some household employment forms that both you and your worker need to complete.
Nanny Job Description How-to
A comprehensive and well-developed nanny job description will help attract the types of candidates you want to interview and ultimately hire the best caregiver for your children.
Everything You Need to Know About Installing a Nanny Cam in Your Home
Installing a nanny cam is common for families hiring an in-home caregiver. Is this legal? Should you tell your nanny? What can go wrong? Get the answers and understand the laws around surveillance cameras in a private home.
Why Does My Nanny Need a W-2?
This may come as a surprise to some household employers but, yes, your nanny needs a W-2 at the end of the year. It’s the law. Ignoring this can land you in a heap of trouble with federal and state agencies. We’ll help you rectify this mistake.
The Risks of Going Online to Find Child Care
When going online to find a nanny for your children, don’t be fooled. It’s mostly up to you to research your caregiver’s background – including criminal activity – and verify their credentials.
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