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If you recently hired a household employee who lives out of town, there is a good chance you have discussed reimbursement for moving expenses. These costs can be a burden for employees, so employers often step in and help with the expenses or cover them completely. Here are some things to remember when it comes to paying for moving-related costs surrounding the hiring of your new employee.
Topics: household employee, household employer, nanny expense reimbursement, household payroll literacy, nanny agency, household payroll, caregiver, IRS
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.
Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, household employee expense reimbursement, nanny payroll, nanny mileage reimbursement
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.
Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, nanny mileage reimbursement
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.
Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, household employee expense reimbursement, nanny mileage reimbursement
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.
Topics: nanny expense reimbursement, household employee expense reimbursement, nanny employment practices, nanny mileage reimbursement, nanny car allowance