The Social Security Administration released its 2024 Employment Coverage Threshold for household employees. Next year’s coverage threshold increases by $100 to $2,700.
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Tax & Wage Laws
Household Employees Part of New Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
The Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance will expand paid time off for workers in the city, including household employees, to 10 days of paid leave. It’s considered one of the most generous policies in the country. Here’s how household employers will need to comply.
Paying a Nanny on the Books
Paying a nanny “on the books,” as opposed to “under the table” simply means you are doing things the right way and treating your nanny as a professional caregiver. You are paying them according to applicable tax, wage, and labor laws and withholding and remitting taxes appropriately. Here’s how.
How to Find the Best Nanny Payroll Service
With complex tax, wage, and labor laws, there is a lot that goes into paying your nanny. Rather than take on the stress and burden of paying your nanny legally, not to mention the time involved, many families sign up with a nanny payroll service. Here’s how to find the best nanny payroll services to make sure your nanny is paid legally and compliance is taken care of.
How Much are Nanny Taxes?
What can you expect to pay in taxes when you hire a nanny? While all household employers pay taxes to the IRS, your total nanny tax obligation will depend on your state. We break it all down so you can understand how much you may pay in nanny taxes.
New Form I-9 Now Available for Household Employers
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a new version of Form I-9. Household employers are required to use this form to verify that their employees are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can begin using the new form Aug. 1, 2023.
What Dependent Care Expenses are Covered Under a DCAP?
A DCAP is an employer-sponsored program that helps you with the cost of dependent care expenses. Here are the costs that are eligible and ineligible for reimbursement under these types of plans.
Paying in Arrears or Current? What’s the Best Way to Pay My Nanny?
When paying your nanny, you can pay them in arrears or current. Here are the differences between the two methods and why paying in arrears may work best for your family.
How to Pay Your Nanny for an Overnight Shift
It may seem easy to pay a flat fee for overnight shifts but that could violate wage laws if it does not cover all hours worked at a legal pay rate. Here’s what you need to know to pay your nanny the right way for an overnight shift or other extra hours.
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