There may be times when you require your nanny or a senior caregiver for overnight care or long shifts or you’ve hired a live-in employee. You’ll need to comply with sleeping time laws, which vary by the type of shift your caregiver is working.
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Tax & Wage Laws
Why You Shouldn’t Give Your Nanny a 1099
One of the most common questions (and misunderstandings) surrounding household employment is whether a family can provide their nanny a 1099 at tax time and consider them an independent contractor rather than a household employee. The short answer is “no.” Here’s why and answers to other questions you may have.
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How to Create a W-2 for Your Nanny [Updated for 2026]
It’s tax season! And one of the first steps for household employers is to provide Form W-2 to their workers. They will need this document to file their personal tax return. Here is how to prepare and create a Form W-2 for your nanny including updated information on the “No Tax on Overtime” provision.
Nanny Tax Threshold Increases for 2026
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.
Mileage Reimbursement Rules for Household Employers
Before a family hires a nanny, the nanny’s compensation should be discussed and detailed fully, including any mileage reimbursement that may occur. Mileage reimbursement rules apply to household employers who choose to let their nanny or other household employee use...
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Household Employers and High-Net-Worth Families
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a sweeping and ambitious tax package that brings both permanence and change to major areas of the tax code. For household employers and high-net-worth families, here’s a break down of the most relevant provisions and steps you should take now to prepare.
What Should You Do if You Get an Unemployment Notice?
Received an unemployment notice that your employee has filed a claim? Not sure what to do? If you have paid your nanny legally, you have nothing to worry about. Here’s what to do with answers to some common questions.
What to Do if Your Nanny Files for Unemployment
Whether you fired your nanny on the spot or had an amicable split, they may file for unemployment compensation. Household employers have unemployment-related responsibilities during a nanny’s employment and after their termination. Here’s what you need to know when your nanny files for unemployment.
Divorce or Separation: Who Can Claim a Child as a Dependent on Taxes
Navigating taxes after a divorce with children can be tricky. This guide simplifies the rules around claiming dependents, including eligibility requirements and available tax breaks for single parents. Learn who qualifies as the custodial parent and how to maximize your deductions.
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