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.
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Tax & Wage Laws
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.
How to Pay Your Nanny Overtime
Not correctly paying a nanny for overtime hours – or ignoring OT hours altogether – is a common way families violate wage laws. Here is everything you need to know to pay your nanny overtime the right way.
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.
Washington DC Enacts a Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
Washington, D.C. has joined 10 states and two major cities in enacting domestic worker protections. The major components of the district’s Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights include a requirement for work agreements in household employment and an extension of human rights as well as occupational health and safety protections for household employees.
IRS Warns of Schemes Aimed at Wealthy Taxpayers
Questionable tax practitioners and independent promoters selling schemes like CRATs and monetized installment sales can leave wealthy taxpayers vulnerable to underpayment tax penalties or civil fraud penalties.
How to Pay a Nanny
You’ve found the right nanny for your family and now you need to figure out how to pay your caregiver. A nanny is a professional with an important role in your family. You’ll need and want to pay your nanny legally. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to paying your nanny on the books.
Illinois Set to Require Paid Leave for Any Reason
Under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, household employers in Illinois will be required to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave during a designated 12-month period beginning in 2024.
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