In the United States, hiring a non-citizen is common for household employers, largely for financial reasons, and many hire people not legally authorized to work in this country. Household employers should only hire people who are legally authorized to work in the...
From IRS.gov Eight Tax Savers for Parents Your children may help you qualify for valuable tax benefits. Here are eight tax benefits parents should look out for when filing their federal tax returns this year. Dependents. In most cases, you can claim your child as a...
Tax season is in full swing, and many household employers may have questions regarding W2 forms for nannies and other household employees. Please see the answers below to some of the most common questions. Q: Does my nanny receive a 1099 form? A: No. Household...
If you have at least one household employee that you will pay more than $1,900 during 2014 (changed from $1,800 in 2013), you may be required to pay federal and state employment taxes. There are a few changes and updates to tax laws that may affect you. Social...
California's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (AB241) took effect yesterday, making California the third state in the nation to enact such a law; New York passed theirs in 2010, and Hawaii’s passed in 2012. The law grants overtime protections to domestic workers in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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