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Payroll Recordkeeping Requirements for Employers

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 7/5/23 1:45 AM

Like all employers, household employers are required to keep specific payroll records for their employees. In addition to initial hire documents, such as W-4s and I-9 paperwork, there are ongoing records that you should keep as well.

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Topics: senior care, nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Divorce or Separation: How to Claim a Child as a Dependent on Taxes

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 6/20/23 10:45 AM

Parents working through a divorce have a lot to consider – custody arrangements, sharing child related costs, and even taxes. Parents will need to consider the specific rules that surround claiming a child for tax purposes. Doing so will help make filing taxes easier and will ensure there are no mistakes that cause fines, fees, or processing delays.

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Minimum Wage Increases Coming in July 2023

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 6/13/23 3:52 PM

Minimum wage will be increasing in many states and cities across the country.  As longtime advocates for fair and legal pay, we believe this is long overdue!  Domestic employees deserve a living wage that fairly compensates them for the invaluable work they do to keep our household running.

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Topics: senior care, nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Are Your Nanny or Caregiver’s Wages Considered a Business Expense?

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 6/13/23 10:45 AM

If you are working on growing your small business and you hire a nanny to help care for your children, or a caregiver to assist an aging parent, you might wonder if you can pay their wages through your business. Unfortunately, this is generally not allowed. According to the IRS, your household employee's wages are not considered a business expense.

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Topics: senior care, nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Case Study: Senior Caregiver Injured on the Job

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 6/10/23 10:45 AM

Claire is a senior caregiver that severely twisted her ankle while going down the stairs on the job. She went to urgent care and was told she had a serious sprain and needed time to heal. She would need to stay off her feet as much as possible for the next three weeks. The clerk at the doctor’s office explained that she should file a worker’s compensation claim to ensure the urgent care bills were paid. Claire also learned workers compensation insurance policies also generally cover payments made to employees for lost wages while they are out of work.

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Topics: nanny workers compensation insurance, senior care, workers compensation household employees, agency, senior, CPA

Resume Building: Tips on Crafting a Standout Nanny Resume

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 6/8/23 1:11 PM

The pandemic, the great resignation, and now talk of a recession.  The job market has been anything but predictable as of late. If you are thinking of changing jobs, or are concerned about the stability of your employment, having an updated resume on hand is a good idea. Crafting a resume that stands out can give you a leg up to land the nanny job that is perfect for your skills and expertise.

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Topics: senior caregivers, nanny, agency

A Case Study About Take Home Pay

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 3/28/23 11:15 AM

Adele’s elderly mother expressed her desire to stay in her home independently rather than move into assisted living.  Adele did her research to find a qualified and compassionate caregiver to assist. After recently giving up her driver’s license due to health complications, it was critical for Adele’s mother to have a caregiver who would help with with transportation to and from medical appointments, meetings with friends,  and provide assistance with grocery shopping.

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Topics: senior care, nanny, Senior Caregiver Payroll, agency, senior, CPA

When Your Nanny Needs to Provide Transportation for Your Children

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 3/24/23 2:59 PM

Many families have their nanny provide basic transportation for the children as part of their regular job duties. Whether it’s drop off and pick up from school, transportation to and from sports practice and music lessons, or other scheduled activities, there are some important considerations to keep in mind.

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Topics: nanny, agency

HomeWork Solutions Celebrates 30 years!

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 2/15/23 4:34 PM

At HomeWork Solutions, we find that good ideas can come from any of our stakeholders. An employee offering an improved business process, a client requesting default payroll reporting, a caregiver asking for material to educate their employers about Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts… Ideas from all have helped make HomeWork Solutions the company it is today. In fact, our foundation was built on listening to employees.

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Weather Emergencies and Backup Childcare Plans

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 2/8/23 6:21 PM

Weather emergencies can put a real crimp in your work plans, especially if you are a working parent. If you have a nanny or caregiver, changes in weather could mean that they can’t make it safely to your home to provide care. Whether it’s a snowstorm, flooding roads, downed power lines, or ice buildup, planning for inclement weather can minimize the stress when these events occur.

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Topics: nanny, agency

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