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.
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Tax & Wage Laws
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.
The 8 Most Common Nanny Tax Mistakes Families Make
It is easy to slip up – even unintentionally – when you employ someone like a nanny or housekeeper to work in your home. Here are some typical nanny tax mistakes made by families.
8 Step Guide to Getting Your 2022 Nanny Taxes Done
Still have your 2022 nanny taxes to knock off your to-do list? If you are a new household employer and taking on nanny taxes for the first time, this quick step-by-step guide will take you through the process. Even if you’ve put off anything to do with nanny taxes until now, do not worry.
IRS Delays Implementation of New Tax Reporting Threshold for Mobile Payments
The IRS is delaying the implementation of a new tax reporting threshold for mobile payments that was set to take effect for the upcoming tax filing season. Here’s what it means for babysitters and household employees.
Best of 2022: Top 10 Most Popular Household Employment Blog Posts
From a new tax reporting rule to understanding guaranteed hours and banking hours, here are our most popular blog posts of 2022.
4 States with Important 2023 Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates
Here are several important paid family and medical leave updates that impact household employers for 2023.
Household Employers Should Continue to Use Current Form I-9
Household employers should continue using the current version of Form I-9 even after its expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the current Form I-9 should be used until further notice.
Why You Should Plan for Much Higher Minimum Wage Rates in 2023
Minimum wage rates for next year – in many states and cities – are already seeing significant increases especially if they are tied to the Consumer Price Index or inflation. Here’s where it’s happening and what household employers need to know.
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