Feb 12, 2025 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
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.
Feb 7, 2025 | GTM Blog, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
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.
Jan 31, 2025 | Household Employer Policies, Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
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.
Nov 1, 2024 | GTM Blog, Household Employer Policies, Labor Laws
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.
Oct 23, 2024 | Household Payroll & Taxes, Tax & Wage Laws
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.
Jun 28, 2024 | Domestic Workers' Rights, GTM Blog, Labor Laws
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.