We’re a month away from the April 15 tax filing deadline for individuals, but we’re only two weeks from the electronic filing deadline for employers, including household employers. If you haven’t filed yet, here are some tax time reminders about what you need to do,...
You've found the perfect nanny for your family. You're now in the process of negotiating a salary and your nanny says they want to be paid “off the books.” You know the importance of being compliant with payroll and taxes but your nanny likes the additional money in...
An upcoming Oregon minimum wage change will see a three-tiered incremental increase. Beginning July 1, 2016, the minimum wage in Oregon will increase at three different rates depending on location within the state.
Over the past six years, we have seen states and cities enacting labor laws to protect domestic workers’ rights. These workers include nannies, housekeepers, drivers, personal assistants, and more. On Nov. 29, 2010, New York State became the first state in the nation...
If you are a household employer in California, when you and your employee(s) file your 2015 state and federal tax returns, you or your employee may be eligible to claim a new state tax credit called the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC).
It’s a new year, and with that come changes or new laws and regulations that impact employers across the country, including household employers. Here is a brief overview of 2016 household employment laws. Minimum Wage Minimum wage changes have already occurred in...
It's that time of year again - tax season! Many household employers may have questions regarding W-2s for household employees. Please see the answers below to some of the most commonly asked questions. Q: Does my nanny receive a 1099 form? A: No. Household employees,...
Under the new Oregon sick leave law beginning January 1, 2016, Oregon employers will be required to provide up to 40 hours of sick time each year, depending on how many hours an employee works. Who Is Covered? The law applies to most employees—exempt, non-exempt,...
The end of 2015 is only about 2 weeks away, so it’s important that everything is in order to ensure there are no surprises when it comes time to pay your nanny taxes next year. We recommend not putting off or ignoring your 2015 year end tax planning. It’s important to...
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