When preparing your personal tax return, you may be looking for ways to reduce your tax obligation. Can you claim your nanny’s wages for a tax break? Before filing your tax return, here are 8 questions (and one bonus question) to determine if you qualify for tax breaks.
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Hiring an Employee
The 8 Most Common Nanny Tax Mistakes Families Make
It is easy to slip up – even unintentionally – when you employ someone like a nanny or housekeeper to work in your home. Here are some typical nanny tax mistakes made by families.
8 Household Employment Trends to Watch in 2023
What can household employers expect in 2023? From rising minimum wage rates to increasing domestic worker protections, here are eight household employment trends to watch if you employ someone to work in your home.
Health FSA Contribution Limit Will Increase for 2023
For plan years beginning in 2023, the limit on an employee’s salary reduction contributions to a health FSA increases to $3,050. Here’s how a health FSA can save you and your worker money and help you attract and retain top talent.
Household Employers Should Continue to Use Current Form I-9
Household employers should continue using the current version of Form I-9 even after its expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the current Form I-9 should be used until further notice.
What are Pay Transparency Laws?
Pay transparency laws are popping up across the country. Household employers should be attentive to this trend as pay transparency may affect how they post their job openings and how they talk about pay and pay history during the hiring process. Here’s what families with household help need to know.
5 Key Takeaways from the 2022 Household Employment Survey
On our annual household employment survey, we asked families about their experiences hiring and retaining their nannies. The results reveal trends in household employment and offer insights for families to make smarter hiring decisions and develop strong relationships with their nannies. Here are 5 key takeaways including pay rates, vaccinations, health benefits, and the best ways to find a nanny.
How a Nanny’s Role Changes as Your Child Ages
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?
Minimum Wage Rates for Household Employees Set to Rise this Summer
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.
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