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Do I have to give my nanny notice of a layoff?

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 4/23/20 8:00 AM

The extended duration of the Coronavirus pandemic and resultant disruption to normal economic activity is causing employers to make hard choices. A common question HWS client care representatives are fielding is, “Do I have to give my nanny notice of a layoff?”

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA, COVID-19

Everything You Need to Know About the Economic Impact Payments Under the CARES ACT

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 4/10/20 8:30 AM

With the spread of the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the US Government passed the CARES ACT, part of which includes stimulus payments to many taxpayers. What does this mean for you and your family? In this article, we've outlined some of the most frequently asked questions.

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA, coronavirus, COVID-19

EEOC guidance addresses screening employees for COVID-19

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 4/7/20 10:17 AM

As an employer, are you unsure of what you’re allowed to do when trying to detect and respond to potential cases of COVID-19 in your workplace? Here are some answers.

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA, coronavirus, COVID-19

Nannies and Household Employers EXCLUDED from Payroll Protection Program

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 4/3/20 3:17 PM

HomeWork Solutions has received many calls about the CARES Act stimulus bill and the Payroll Protection Program offering forgivable loans to employers who retain their employees.   Unfortunately, the US Small Business Association (SBA) has just issued final terms of the program which specifically exclude household employers from eligibility. The document notes that, “The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary), determined that household employers are ineligible because they are not businesses.”

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 3/31/20 4:33 PM

Congress passed, and the president signed into law, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18. The law allows employees paid time to care for themselves or loved ones and includes provisions for new tax credits to offset employers’ costs. But the immediate need to pay employees on leave may still be difficult for families struggling with monetary losses.

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA, coronavirus, COVID-19

Is Now the Right Time to Put Your Nanny or Caregiver on the Books?

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 3/24/20 2:00 PM

We believe the majority of families want to ensure that the nanny or senior caregiver who took care of their family is taken care of in this crisis. Now that families understand what their legal obligations are under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), let’s take a few moments to understand how the money works out.

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Emergency Nanny Pay When Schools are Closed

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 3/23/20 2:00 PM

HomeWork Solutions is fielding many questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) from families and caregivers alike. We are committed to helping nannies and other household workers understand and have access to the benefits they deserve, and equally to helping families to understand their new (temporary) responsibilities. Lastly, HomeWork Solutions is waiving some fees for families who have not been paying their nannies on the books. Catching up on "NannyTaxes" will protect families from liability for unemployment claims and/or unpaid wage claims while ensuring the nannies who care for our families are cared for in this crisis.

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Nanny Emergency Income During the Pandemic

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 3/19/20 1:57 PM

 

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Your Nanny and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) | HomeWork Solutions

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 3/11/20 10:46 AM

19 MAR 2020: UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES IS FOUND HERE

The spread of the coronavirus worldwide has caused employers and employees alike to adapt, sometimes rapidly, to changes to normal daily routines. Primary care physicians are using video chat to assess some patients presenting with flu-like symptoms rather than have them visit the office. Healthcare janitorial services have changed protocols. And many employers have banned corporate travel and liberalized remote-work policies. Airlines are cancelling flights and holiday and entertainment plans are being postponed or cancelled.

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Topics: nanny, agency, senior, CPA

Can my nanny be deducted as a business expense?

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 3/3/20 5:02 PM

Many nanny employers are sole proprietors, operating their own small businesses, law practices, medical or accounting firms. These nanny employers turn to nanny care because they need the flexibility in their childcare to allow them to focus work time on growing their businesses. They honestly could not do it without in-home childcare, so it seems logical to pay your nanny through your business, right? Wait a minute, the tax code does not agree with you!  

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Topics: nanny, agency, CPA

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