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.
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Tax & Wage Laws
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.
What is the Best Way to Pay Nanny Taxes
You have a few options to pay your nanny taxes. While the main point is to actually remit the proper amounts, some methods may be more advantageous for you to avoid underpayment tax penalties. Here is the best way to pay your nanny taxes.
As Temps Rise, So Do Minimum Wage Rates Across the Country
It’s that time of year again for many minimum wage rates to increase. Now is a good time to check the hourly rate you’re paying a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper and make sure it’s still compliant with the law.
Minnesota Passes State-Wide Earned Sick and Safe Leave
Minnesota becomes the latest state to pass a paid sick and safe leave law that includes all employers – including families with household help.
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