Here is a library of IRS publications for homeowners, covering many issues of concern. Title Publication Number Description Home Mortgage Interest Deduction 936 Includes general information on home mortgage interest, including points, how to report deductible interest...
A household employer must understand the federal, state, and local employment laws that pertain to his or her household. Many laws require the employer to obtain, file, and submit necessary paperwork. Tax laws also have paperwork requirements, such as reporting wages...
You know your nanny isn’t just a babysitter. Make sure he/she knows how much you appreciate them. Here are a few ideas for celebrating National Nanny Recognition Week 2015 with the most important person you’ll ever hire. ...
Whether you are hiring a household manager to maintain an estate, a senior care provider to tend to a disabled parent, or a nanny to care for young children, you are working to ensure that your home is happy, secure, and comfortable. Maintaining a committed and...
Q: We use a nanny occasionally in the mornings and afternoons, but we are going out of town and she will be staying two nights with the kids. She has never stayed overnight before. What do we need to know? How should she prepare? A: A nanny staying overnight on...