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Understanding Household Employment
Everything Families Need to Know about the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
Families can take advantage of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to save on childcare expenses. Wages paid to a nanny qualify for the credit. Here is everything a family with a nanny or other childcare needs to know about claiming this tax credit on their personal tax return.
Even Unintentional Nanny Tax Missteps Can Lead to Violations
Families who want to do nanny taxes the right way but make a mistake can still find themselves in trouble. Here are four easy – but costly – nanny tax missteps with tax, wage, and labor laws even when you’re trying to the right thing.
Can My Nanny Take Time Off to Vote?
As Election Day approaches, families may be curious if they are required to provide their nannies and other household employees with time off to vote. The answer is … it depends. Here’s what household employers need to know as well as other considerations when it comes to voting.
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases for 2025
The Social Security Administration released next year’s Employment Coverage Threshold for household employees, commonly called the “nanny tax threshold.” If a household employee earns more than this threshold, the family and the employee must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes.
7 Key Compliance Updates for Household Employers
July is a popular month for states and cities nationwide to implement compliance regulations for employers. These often include families with household help like nannies, housekeepers, and senior caregivers. Here’s what household employers need to know.
What is the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act?
Here’s what household employers need to know about the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act including pay rates, time tracking, wage notices, and pay stubs.
Why Workers’ Compensation is Important for Household Employers
Obtaining worker’s compensation insurance may not be as obvious a “to do” for a family hiring a nanny or other household employee. However, a lack of coverage is a critical and costly mistake. Here’s why having a workers’ compensation policy is important for household employers.
Can I Employ a Nanny who has an ITIN?
What happens if your employee provides an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number instead of a Social Security Number? While an ITIN and an SSN may seem similar, they are vastly different. Employing a nanny who has an ITIN and not an SSN can get you in some trouble.