Hiring the right professional nanny for your child is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a parent. It requires trust and research, so you’re assured the person you hire is vetted and qualified. This work is time consuming, and there is great value in working with a reputable and experienced nanny agency to make sure every important detail is seen to.
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nanny agency,
nanny,
nanny tax
If your household employee’s immediate family member – such as a parent or a spouse – passes away, they will need some time to grieve. They will also have personal arrangements and other legal details to take care of. That’s why it is important to have an established bereavement policy in place in your employment agreement, so discussions can be kept brief in difficult times.
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nanny,
nanny tax,
senior,
CPA
Governments are recognizing the need to ensure household employees are paid a living wage and slowly phasing in wage increases over a series of years. Effective July 1, 2022, 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!
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senior care,
nanny,
agency,
senior,
CPA
On June 9th, 2022, the IRS announced that the tax-free mileage reimbursement limit will be increased to 62.5 cents ($0.625) per mile, effective July 1 through December 31, 2022. This increase of $.04 per mile is in recognition of recent increases in gasoline prices nationwide.
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senior care,
nanny,
nanny tax,
nanny benefits,
CPA
Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp are popular and convenient apps for making payments electronically. However, if you pay your nanny or other household staff through one of these cash apps, you should be aware of a new tax reporting rule that could impact you and your employees.
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nanny,
nanny tax,
nanny employee,
senior,
CPA,
IRS
While kids of all ages are dreaming about summer break, parents may be feeling a sense of panic as they scramble to find childcare and activities for the summer. If you are planning to hire a summer nanny, it is important to remember that you have responsibilities as an employer.
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payroll,
nanny,
nanny tax,
nanny tax compliance,
childcare,
agency,
CPA,
taxes
Summer is upon us. Do you have a plan for childcare when school ends to keep your kids engaged and entertained? Hiring a qualified nanny may be a summer solution that checks all the boxes.
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One in eight individuals in the US carries student loan debt. This burden can feel overwhelming, as is often the case for care workers whose wages have not grown at the same rate as those for whom they work. Luckily there is a relatively new program offering relief.
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maid,
nanny retention,
nanny,
caregiver,
Senior Caregiver Payroll,
agency,
senior,
CPA
As families plan childcare arrangements for summer break we want to revist one of our most popular blog posts. When budgeting and crafting a compensation plan to offer your employee, be sure to consider the items below so you don't miss out on tax breaks!
Let’s face it- no one enjoys paying taxes. As a household employer, you set a budget for employment costs and seek out the most highly qualified employee within that budget. Don’t be surprised by employment taxes, and don’t neglect an opportunity to minimize them by including forms of non-taxable compensation and benefits in an employment offer. By thinking beyond gross pay to total compensation, you can increase employee take-home pay and make a more attractive offer to your ideal candidate.
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Topics:
maid,
nanny retention,
nanny,
caregiver,
Senior Caregiver Payroll,
agency,
senior,
CPA
Governments are recognizing the need to ensure household employees are paid a living wage and slowly phasing in wage increases over a series of years. Effective January 1, 2022, 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!
Read More
Topics:
senior care,
nanny,
agency,
senior,
CPA