
Labor Laws for Household Employers
It is the responsibility of every household employer to pay and treat their employee(s) fairly and professionally in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and IRS Publication 926 (Household Employers Tax Guide). Please use the following information to ensure...
The Benefits of Paying Your Nanny Legally
GTM Payroll Services estimates that there are more than two million household employees in the United States today. However, recent data compiled by the IRS show a startling number of household employers in noncompliance—whether or not intentional—with paying payroll...
Overtime Guidelines for Household Employees
Who is Eligible? According to the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938, household employees – whether they are live-in or live-out – are eligible to receive overtime after forty hours of work in one work week (seven consecutive days). Household employees are...
Nanny Tax Year-End Planning
The end of the calendar year is quickly approaching, so it’s important that everything is in order to ensure there are no surprises when the time comes to pay the nanny tax. Year-end planning isn’t something to put off or ignore. It’s important to look at your...