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What Costs to Consider Before Hiring a Nanny

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 7/27/21 11:17 AM

Are you considering hiring a nanny? Maybe a senior caregiver for one of your aging parents? Finding and hiring an experienced household employee helps provide the extra hand you need. But don’t forget, you’ll need to factor in the cost of hiring someone to work in your home. Paying them ‘under the table’ is illegal. Here are some essential things to remember when paying your employee fair and legally.

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Topics: nanny unemployment insurance, hiring a nanny, nanny overtime, nanny paid time off, nanny mileage reimbursement, nanny tax compliance, caregiver, nanny vacation, agency

2016 Household Payroll Update: What’s New?

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 11/24/15 6:30 AM

It's almost time to say goodbye to another year! Our experienced team of professionals at HomeWork Solutions is here to help you stay on top of the deadlines and other details that you need to have when it comes to household payroll. This year, there were a variety of important action items that took place both on a state and federal level. Here’s a quick description of important must-knows:

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Topics: nanny pay rate notice, caregiver pay rate notice, domestic workers bill of rights, nanny mileage reimbursement, household payroll

2015 Updates for Household Employers

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 12/16/14 9:09 AM

Payroll changes often happen at the beginning of the calendar year, and nanny tax related changes are no different. The HomeWork Solutions household payroll experts have assembled a short overview of changes a nanny employer, employer of a senior caregiver, or any household employer needs to know.

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Topics: nanny health insurance, nanny mileage reimbursement, New York household payroll, Affordable Care Act, california household employment, DC household payroll

2014 Nanny Tax Update: Mileage Reimbursement and Transit Benefits

Posted by Kathleen Webb on 1/6/14 8:00 AM

While mileage reimbursement and commuter transit benefits are scheduled to decrease January 1, 2014, other nanny tax numbers will increase.

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Topics: nanny tax, domestic workers bill of rights, nanny mileage reimbursement

2013 IRS Mileage Rate Increase - Nanny Mileage Reimbursement

Posted by Vanessa Vidal, FPC on 11/26/12 5:00 PM

The IRS an increase to the standard mileage reimbursement rate to take effect January 1st, 2013.  The new rate increased from 55.5¢ (2012) to 56.5¢. For compliant household employers preparing to give their nannies a W-2 this tax season, this is imperative information.

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Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, household employee expense reimbursement, nanny payroll, nanny mileage reimbursement

Household Employees? Guidance on Reimbursement of Expenses

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 9/12/12 6:04 PM

Many families who expect a nanny or house manager to purchase items for the family provide a family credit card for the expenses – making tracking of the purchases easy and avoiding the need for expense reimbursement.

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Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, nanny mileage reimbursement

The Nanny and the Cell Phone

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 10/10/11 8:40 AM

Many nannies are on the go with their charges on a regular basis. Library story hour, sports, music lessons, and even the grocery store are common destinations. The nanny and the parents both need a way to communicate - from the mundane coordination of activities to the unlikely emergency. In this era of instant communication, virtually all household staff need a cell phone to meet the expectations of their employer and perform their job duties.

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Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, household employee expense reimbursement, nanny mileage reimbursement

Nannies: IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate Goes Up!

Posted by Kathy Webb on 6/23/11 1:06 PM

Effective July 1, 2011, the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate will increase to 55.5 cents per mile. The rate for January 1 - June 30 2011 is 51 cents per mile.

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Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, household employee expense reimbursement, nanny employment practices, nanny mileage reimbursement, nanny car allowance

Rising Gas Prices & Nanny Mileage Reimbursement

Posted by Kathy Webb on 3/21/11 10:43 AM

We have been fielding some phone calls from employers and nannies concerning mileage reimbursement recently.

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Topics: nanny employment practices, nanny mileage reimbursement, nanny car allowance

Nanny Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2011 Announced

Posted by Kathy Webb on 12/2/10 11:38 AM

The mileage reimbursement rate typically used to reimburse a nanny for using her personal vehicle to transport her charges to and from school, appointments, activities, etc. has increased one cent in 2011 to $0.51 per mile.

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Topics: nanny employment practices, nanny mileage reimbursement, nanny car allowance

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