Home health care agencies must start paying minimum wage and overtime to in-home “companionship service” workers that it provides to the elderly and infirm. The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued new labor laws for home health care workers that will...
The information below is devoted to providing answers to some basic nanny tax questions, including payroll and other legal obligations for household employers. Although nannies are the only type of household employees mentioned, the information applies to any...
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...