Do You Pay Nanny Taxes When Hiring a Senior Caregiver?
Nanny taxes don’t just apply to nannies. While most household employees are nannies (that’s how nanny taxes and nanny payroll got their names), any person who works in someone else’s home could be considered an employee. That can include senior caregivers among...
9 Questions to Ask a Nanny Tax and Payroll Service Provider
Managing a household employee is not always an easy task. It’ll take some time to develop a relationship with your employee, find the best ways to communicate, resolve any issues that may arise, and set goals and expectations so your employee can grow and...
What to Do if Your Nanny Files for Unemployment
Whether you gave your nanny a month’s notice that you wouldn’t be needed their services because your family’s circumstances changed or fired them on the spot, your now ex-caregiver may file for unemployment. If they are no longer working for you and haven’t lined up...
EIN or SSN: How Should a Household Employer File Employment Taxes?
EIN or SSN? Some household employers mistakenly think they don’t need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and can just file their employment taxes at the end of the year using their Social Security Number (SSN). This perception comes from bad advice from those who...
